VII. DRUG TERMINOLOGY: 4 Example:

If there is no whole number, always add a 0 in front of the decimal point for clarity - this is a general rule when transcribing numbers, not just medications. Example - If dictated as: Synthroid point 75 mg a day. Transcribe as Synthroid 0.75 mg q.d. Be aware that some drugs are commonly dictated in either milligrams or micrograms. Example - Synthroid 0.05 mg or Synthroid 50 mcg.