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abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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PRN | as needed |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
PC | after meal |
PR | by rectum |
PPD | purified protein derivative |
q | every |
QOD | every other day |
q4h | every four hours |
AC | before meal |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
BID | twice a day |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
gtt | drops |
gr | grain |
HS | bed time |
IM | intramuscular |
MAO | monoamine oxidase |
MRSA | methicillin resistant staph aureus |
MVI | multi vitamin |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
OD | right eye |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OS | left eye |
PO | by mouth |
R/O | rule out |
sl | sublingual |
suppos. | suppository |
T | tablespoonful |
TCN | tetracycline |
ung. | ointment |
HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
IV | intravenous |
before meals | AC |
with out | W/O |
t | teaspoon |
cap | capsule |
one | i |
i-ii | one to two |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
TID | three times a day |
QID | four times a day |
MR1X | may repeat one time or one time |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
NTE | not to exceed |
meq | milliequivalent |
before meals | AC |
NSAID | non steroidal anti inflammatory |
NPO | nothing per mouth |
PCN | penicillin |
PC | after meal |
AD | right ear |
wt | wieght |
TPN | total parental nutrition |
syr | syrup |
sol | solution |
Q.O.D | every other day |
q.d | every day |
P.O | orally |
ou | both eyes |
NR | no refills |
mEq | milliequivalent |
inj. | injection |
hs | bed time |
gtt | drops |
fl.oz | fluid ounce |
EtOH | alcohol |
dr | dram |
cc | cubic centimeter |
chol | cholestrol |
BP | blood pressure |
au | both ears |
ad | right ears |
fl. dr. | fluid dram |
os | left eye |
q4h | every four hours |
ointment | ung |
NS | normal saline(.9 % sodium chloride) |
DSS | docustate sodium (colace) |
EPI | epinephrine |
LA | long acting |
triangle symbol | change |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
ECT | enteric coated tablet |
FE or Fe FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate |
K or K+ | potassium |
MSO4 | morphine sulfate |
D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
WA | while awake |
FA | folic acid |
CR | controlled release |
LR | lactated ringers solution |
HL | heparin lock |
dig. | digoxin |
APAP | acetaminophen |
ASA | aspirin |
MPF | mmethyl- paraben free preservative |
CP | chest pain |