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Abbreviation Study
PW 101 Handout #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1/2 NS | half normal saline 0.45% |
| ac | before meals |
| am | morning |
| APAP | Acetaminophen |
| AS | left ear |
| ATC | around the clock |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BS | blood sugar |
| c | with |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| comp | compound |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| DAW | Dispense as written |
| disp | dispense |
| elix | elixir |
| fl | fluid |
| gr | grain |
| h or hr | hour |
| aa | of each |
| ad | right ear |
| amp | ampule |
| aq | water, aqueous |
| ASA | aspirin |
| au | both ears |
| BM | bowel movement |
| brady | slow |
| BSA | Body Surface Area |
| cap | capsule |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| d.t.d. | give of such dose |
| D5W | 5% Dextrose in water |
| dil | dilute |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| et | and |
| g or gm | gram |
| gtt(s) | drops |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| hypo | below, deficient |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| m2 | square meter |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Min | minute |
| mOsm | milliosmoles |
| N.R. or non rep | no refill or do not repeat |
| neo | new |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NS | normal saline 0.9% |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| oint | ointment |
| ou | both eyes |
| per | by or through |
| po | orally, by mouth |
| pulv | powder |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qid | four times a day |
| HC | hydrocortisone |
| hyper | above, excessive |
| ID | intradermal |
| inj | injection |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| L | liter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| MS | morphine sulfate |
| n/v or n&v | nausea & vomiting |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noct | nocturnal |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| pc | after meals |
| pm | evening or afternoon |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| q4-6h | every 4 to 6 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qh | every hour |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | a sufficient quantity to make |
| RL | Ringer's Lactate |
| S | without |
| sob | shortness of breath |
| SL | sublingual |
| sos | if there is need |
| stat | immediately |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| TBS or T | tablespoon |
| tiw | three times a week |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| tsp or t | teaspoon |
| ung | ointment |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| w/ | with |
| wk | week |
| x | times |
| R | by rectum, rectally |
| Rx | recipe, take |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| sig or signa | write on label; directions for the patient |
| sol | solution |
| ss | half |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| tachy | fast, rapid |
| tid | three times a day |
| top | topical |
| tr | tincture |
| ud or ut dict | as directed |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| vs | vital signs |
| w/o | without |
| WBC | white blood cells |
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