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QD
An old abbreviation for "every day" that is banned because it is easily misread; write "daily" instead.
qhs
Every night at bedtime, from the Latin quaque hora somni.
qn
An abbreviation for "nightly" that ISMP advises against; write "nightly" or "at bedtime."
QOD
An abbreviation for "every other day" that must not be used; write "every other day" in full.
QSEN
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses: a project that names six skill areas every nurse needs to give safe, high-quality care.
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