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angel's PT205 abbrev
angel's PT205 abbreviations and sig codes
Question | Answer |
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ad lib | as desired |
po | by mouth |
top | topically |
sig | write on label |
AAA | apply to affected area |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenously |
prn | as needed |
pv | per vagina |
pr | per rectum |
inj | inject or injection |
mixt | mixture |
mist | a mixture or mist |
pc | after meals |
CBC | complete blood count |
HCT | hematocrit |
BP | blood pressure |
mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
SVP | small volume parenteral |
LVP | large volume parenteral |
IVPB | intravenous piggy back |
NS | normal saline |
D5W | 5% Dextrose in Water |
SWI | sterile water for injection |
ASA | aspirin |
APAP | acetaminophen |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
HTN | hypertension |
gtts | drops |
MI | myocardial infarction |
mEq | milliequivalents |
am | morning |
pm | evening |
amt | amount |
AS | left ear |
AD | right ear |
AU | both ears |