common pharmacology abbreviation
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| aa | of each
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| ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired
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| amp | ampule
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| aq | aqueous
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| bid | twice a day
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| c | with
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| cap | capsule
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| cc DO NOT USE | cubic centimeter Write: 'mL'
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| DC, disc, d/c | discontinue
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| disp | dispense
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| Dl, dL | deciliter
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| dr | dram
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| DW | distilled water
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| elix | elixir
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| et | and
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| ext | extract
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| fl, fld | fluid
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| g, gm | gram
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| gr | grain
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| gt(t) | drop(s)
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| h, hr | hours
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| hs; HS DO NOT USE | hour of sleep (write 'bedtime')
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| ID | intradermal
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| IM | intramuscular
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| IV | intravenous
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| Kg, kg | kilogram
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| L, l | liter
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| lb | pound
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| M, min | minim; or can mean minute
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| mcg, ug | microgram
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| mg | milligram
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| mEq | millequivalent
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| ml, mL | milliliter
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| MOM | milk of magnesia
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| MS DO NOT USE | write: 'morphine sulfate'
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| n | normal
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| NaCl | sodium chloride
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| K | potassium
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| NKA | no know allergies
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| NKDA | no known drug allergies
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| noct | at night
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NS | normal saline
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| OD DO NOT USE | Write: right eye; overdose
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| OS DO NOT USE | Write: left eye
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| OU DO NOT USE | Write: both eyes
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| os | mouth
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| oz | ounce
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| p | after
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| pc | after meals
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| PM, pm | afternoon, evening
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| po | by mouth
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| prn | whenever necessary
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| pt | pint; patient
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| q | every
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| qd DO NOT USE | Write: every day
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| QOD DO NOT USE | Write: every other day
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| qh | every hour
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| q2h | every 2 hours
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| q3h | every 3 hours
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| q6-8h | every 6 to 8 hous
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| qid | four time per day
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| qns | quantity not sufficient
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| qs | quantity sufficient
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| qt | quart
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| Rx | take, prescribe
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| R | right; rectal
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| s | without
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| SC, S/Q DO NOT USE | Write: Sub-q; subQ; subcutaneous
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| SL | sublingual
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| sol | solution
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| SOS | once if necessary
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| sp | spirits
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| ss | one half
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| stat, STAT | immediately
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| supp | suppository
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| syr | syrup
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| tab | tablet
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| T, Tbsp | tablespoon
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| t, tsp | teaspoon
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| tid | three time a day
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| tinc, tinct | tincture
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| ung | ointment
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| KOH | potassium hydroxide
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| agit | shake, stir
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| am | morning
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| ASA | aspirin
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| C | cup, Celsius
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| cm | centimeter
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| c/o | complaining of
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| dil | dilute
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| EENT | eye, ear, nose, throat
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FDA | Food and Drug Administration
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| Fe | iron
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| fx | fracture
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| gal | gallon
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| h | hour
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| HTN | hypertension
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| Hx | history
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| inj | injection
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| K | potassium
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| Na | Sodium
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| LR | lactated Ringer's solution
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| med | medicine
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| MLD | minimum lethal dose
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| mn | midnight
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| MO | mineral oil
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| MTD | maximum tolerated dose
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| N/V | nausea/vomiting
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OTC | over-the-counter
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| PL | placebo
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| PMI | patient medication instruction
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| pr | per rectum
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| pulv | powder
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| q4h | every 4 hours
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| qam | every morning
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| qpm | every night
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| r/o | rule out
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| S, Sig | give the following directions; label
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| TO | telephone order
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| tus | cough
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| vag | vagina
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| ves | bladder
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| VO | verbal order
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| VS | vital signs
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| W/O | water in oil
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| x | times
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| y/o | years old
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| APAP | acetaminophen
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| d | day
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| m | meter
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| mm | millimeter
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| NAS | nasal
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| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB skin test)
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| Rx | take, prescribe
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