Which of the following abbreviations means "immediately"?
a. I.U. c. p.r.n.
b. stat d. p.c.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is no longer an approved abbreviation for international unit.
B Correct: Stat is the approved abbreviation for immediately.
C Incorrect: This is the abbreviation for as needed.
D Incorrect: This is the abbreviation for after meals.
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