To prevent medication errors, which of the following abbreviations should be avoided?

A) tid
B) U
C) prn
D) qid


B) U
The abbreviation "U" should be avoided in practice to prevent medication errors. This is because it may easily be mistaken for a zero, causing an inaccurate amount to be administered.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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