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Common Abr.
Pharmacy Tech Ch. 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADD | Attention deficit disorder |
| ADR | Adverse drug reaction |
| AIDS | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AWP | Average wholesale price |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BS | Blood sugar |
| BSA | Body surface area |
| CA | Cancer |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| DAW | Dispense as written |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| DM | Diabetes melitus |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| EC | Enteric coated |
| ENT | Ears, nose, throat |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| Gtt | Drop |
| HA | Headache |
| IV | Intravenous |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NS | Normal saline |
| NVD | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| s | without |
| SOB | Short of breath |
| STD | Sexually transmitted diseases |
| T | Temperature |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| TEDS | Thrombo-embolic disease stockings |
| TPN | Total parenteral nutrition |
| U | Units |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |