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angel's PT205 abbrev
angel's PT205 abbreviations and sig codes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |