A client's diagnosis of pneumonia requires treatment with antibiotics. The corresponding order in the client's chart should be written as
A) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg daily
B) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg Q.D.
C) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg qd
D) Avelox (moxifloxacin) 400 mg OD
Ans: A
Among the JCAHO's list of "do not use" abbreviations are Q.D., qd, and OD when denoting a once-per-day drug administration. Because of the potential for misinterpretation and consequent drug errors, the JCAHO recommends writing "daily" in the order.
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