Conditions
MS (multiple sclerosis)
multiple sclerosis
A chronic condition in which the protective covering of nerves is damaged, producing symptoms that come and go. The same letters were once used for morphine sulfate — which is why they are on the Do Not Use list for medication orders.
How it gets tested
Tested as a neurological condition and as the reason the abbreviation is banned on medication orders.
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