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Question | Answer |
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ad lib | at pleasure |
amp | ampule |
anes | anesthesia |
APAP | acetaminophen |
aq; aqua | water |
aq dist | distilled water |
ASA | aspirin |
AWP | average wholesale price |
BCP | birth control pills |
BM | bowel movement |
B&O | belladonna & opium |
BP | blood pressure |
BS | blood sugar |
BSA | body surface area |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
c | with |
CA | cancer |
CBC | complete blood count |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CHF | cogestive heart failure |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
DAW | dispense as written |
DC | discontinue |
DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |
disp | dispense |
DS | double strength |
DX | diagnosis |
EC | enteric coated |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
ETOH | ethanol, alcohol |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
HA | headache |
HC | hydrocortisone |
HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
Hx | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
INH | isoniazid |
KVO | keep vein open |
LOC | laxative of choice |
MAC | max allowable cost |
MDI | metered dose inhaler |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
ATC | around the clock |
MS | morphine sulfate |
MVI | multivitamin infusion |
NF | non-formulary |
N&V | nausea & vomiting |
NS | normal saline |
NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
NR | no refill |
OTC | over the counter |
O2 | oxygen |
PCN | penicillin |
Ped | pediatric |
QS | sufficient quantity |
Qsad | sufficient quantity to add |
Rx | prescription, take |
ss | one-half or 1/2 |
s | without |
sig | label |
s.o.b. | shortness of breath |
SSKI | saturated solution of potassium iodide |
SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
SWI | sterile water for injection |
TCN | tetracycline |
TPN | total parental nutrition |
TRA | to run at |
USP | United States Pharmacopia |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VO | verbal order |
Vit | vitamin |
VS | vital sign |
w/a | while awake |