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Abbreviations
Medical abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| APAP | Acetaminophen |
| BS | Blood Sugar |
| comp | compound |
| ATC | Around The Clock |
| elix | elixir |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| IV | Intravenous |
| mEq | Milliequivalent |
| N.R. or non rep | No refill or Do not repeat |
| NS | Normal Saline 0.9% |
| ou | both eyes |
| pulv | powder |
| qd | every day |
| R | By rectum, rectally |
| qs | a sufficient quantity to make |
| S | Without |
| sc or sq | Subcutaneous |
| ad | right ear |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| brady | slow |
| d.t.d. | Give of such dose |
| dil | dilute |
| g or gm | gram |
| gtt(s) | drops |
| hyper | above, excessive |