Which abbreviation is on the Joint Commission's official "Do Not Use" list?
A) mg
B) IU
C) mL
D) mEq
E) kg

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The Joint Commission's official "Do Not Use" list includes the abbreviation IU (which stands for “International Unit”) because it can be mistaken for “IV” (intravenous) or “10” (the Roman numeral for ten). The other options – mg, mL, mEq, and kg – are still acceptable to use as long as they are written clearly and without ambiguity.

Which Abbreviation Is on the Joint Commission's Official "Do Not