Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be unacceptable when writing a prescription?
A) to use the abbreviation "mcg"
B) to write out "units"
C) to use a trailing 0 (5.0 mg)
D) to use a leading 0 (0.125 mg)
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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