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What does the abbreviation "OU" stand for in medication aide practice?

  1. After meals

  2. Before meals

  3. Both eyes

  4. Everyday

The correct answer is: Both eyes

The abbreviation "OU" stands for "both eyes" in medication aide practice. This means that the medication or treatment should be administered to both eyes. The other options are not relevant to medication aide practice. "After meals" and "before meals" are typically indicated by the abbreviations "AC" and "PC" respectively, while "everyday" is commonly abbreviated as "QD". Therefore, these options do not match the context of the question. It is important to pay attention to the specific context and purpose of abbreviations in medication aide practice, as using the wrong abbreviation could lead to medication errors.