Why are some prescription abbreviations prohibited?


For the safety of the patient; some abbreviations are easily misunderstood, misread, or misinterpreted and could potentially cause harm to patients.

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Due to the body systems operating at optimal level and because typically individuals in this age bracket are in excellent physical condition, risky behavior and accidents are the leading causes of death in which stage of development?

A) Preschool-age children B) Adolescence C) Early adulthood D) Late adulthood

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____________________ is sending an additional bill to another party for payment of any remaining amounts on a claim

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A key written communication tool in the medical office is the ____. 

A. material safety data sheets B. policy and procedures manual C. employee's time records D. record of continuing education programs E. equipment maintenance log

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The source of infection can be an infected person or animal, the environment, or fomites.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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