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timikas abbreviation
pharmacy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MRx1 | may or repeat times 1 |
| APAP | Acetaminophen(tylenol) |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| CP | chest pain |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| FA | folic acid |
| MS | morphine sulfate |
| MSO4 | morphine sulfate |
| Dig | digoxin |
| FE or Fe or FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HL | heparin lock |
| K or K+ | Potassium |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| LR | lactated ringers solution |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| La | long acting |
| ER | extended release |
| SR | sustained release |
| CR | controlled release |
| MVI | multivitamin |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| Supp | suppository |
| WA | while awake |
| ECT | enteric coated tablet |
| SCT | sugar coated tablet |
| MPF | Methyl-Paraben Free (preservative free) |
| EPI or epi | epinephrine |
| DSS | Docusate sodium(colace) |
| DS | Double strength |
| ^ | change |
| DC or D/C | discontinue or discharge |
| D5 | dextrose 5% |
| D5W | dextrose 5% on water |
| NS | normal saline |
| prn | as needed |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| pc | after meals |
| pr | per rectum |
| PPD | purified protein derivatives |
| q | every |
| QOD | every other day |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| AC | before meals |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice daily |
| chf | congestive heart failure |
| copd | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| cpr | cardiopulmonary resuscitation /computer based patient record |
| gtt | drop |
| gr | grain |
| fuo | fever of unknown origin |
| HS | bedtime |
| IM | intramuscular |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| PO | by mouth |
| ung. | ointment |
| R/O | rule out |
| IV | intravenous |
| T | tablespoon |
| without | s,w/o |
| teaspoon | tsp |
| capsule | cap |
| IV | intravenous |
| one | i |
| without | s,w/o |
| i-ii | one to two |
| TID | three times a day |
| capsule | cap |
| Qid | four times a day |
| one | i |
| NTE | not to exceed |
| i-ii | one to two |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| PCN | penicillian |
| Qid | four times a day |
| NTE | not to exceed |
| wt | weight |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| PCN | penicillian |
| Syr. | syrup |
| AD | right ear |
| sol. | solution |
| wt | weight |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| inj | every day |
| fl | by mouth |
| NR | no refill |
| inj | injection |
| chol | fluid ounce |
| BP | blood pressure |
| fl.dr. | fluid dram |
| os | left eye |