D/C is the abbreviation for which action?

D/C is the abbreviation for which action?

• A. Carbon dioxide
• B. Microgram
• C. Chest pain
• D. Discontinue

Answer: (D)

D/C represents discontinue. In medical shorthand, this is the instruction to stop a medication or therapy. The other options correspond to different standard abbreviations: carbon dioxide is CO2, microgram is mcg, and chest pain is often abbreviated CP. So when you see D/C in a chart or order, the action intended is to discontinue the drug or treatment. (Be aware that DC can also mean discharge in other contexts, but for medication orders, D/C specifically means discontinue.)

D/C represents discontinue. In medical shorthand, this is the instruction to stop a medication or therapy. The other options correspond to different standard abbreviations: carbon dioxide is CO2, microgram is mcg, and chest pain is often abbreviated CP. So when you see D/C in a chart or order, the action intended is to discontinue the drug or treatment. (Be aware that DC can also mean discharge in other contexts, but for medication orders, D/C specifically means discontinue.)