Question

which abbreviation from the institute for safe medication practices (ismp) guidelines is discouraged to prevent translation errors?
qam
prn
qod
ac
question 51
laws_and_regulations
which medication must be dispensed in a child - resistant container by law?
chewable multivitamins
albuterol inhaler
azithromycin

Explanation:

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) discourages the use of "Qod" because it can be misinterpreted as "qid" (four - times a day) instead of "every other day". This can lead to serious medication errors.

Answer:

C. Qod