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Kaduceus Abrrev. 1
Pharmacology Applied Abrreviations
Question | Answer |
---|---|
ac | before meals |
am | morning |
APAP | acetaminophen |
BP | Blood Pressure |
c | with |
D/C | discontinue |
gr | grain |
ASA | aspirin |
brady | slow |
cap | capsule |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
D5W | 5% Dextrose in water |
gtt(s) | drops |
HA | headache |
HBP | High Blood Pressure |
hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
Hypo | below, deficient |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NTG | nitrogylcerin |
oint | ointment |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qd | every day |
qid | four times daily |
hyper | above, excessive |
IVP | Intravenous Push |
mcg | microgram |
mg | miligram |
ml | millitier |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
pc | after meals |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
q4-6h | every 4-6 hours |
q6h | every 6 hours |
qh | every hour |
qod | every other day |
SOB | shortness of breath |
SL | sublingual |
stat | immediately |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
UTI | uninary tract infection |
x | times |
tachy | fast, rapid |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
vs | vital signs |