Which of the following abbreviations should NOT be used on prescriptions?

"hs"
"aa"
"dtd"
"emul"


"hs"

Rationale: The abbreviation "hs" (meaning "hour of sleep") should not be used on prescriptions, since it can be mistaken for "half-strength".

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