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Abbreviations
Abbrevation names
Abbreviation | Full Title |
---|---|
APAP | Acetaminophen |
MDI | Meter Dose Inhaler |
HCTZ | Hydroclorothiazide |
NSAID | Non Sterile Anti Inflammatory Drug |
NTG | Nitroglycerin |
PVK/PCN | Penicillin |
TCN | Tetracycline |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
CI | Class I |
CII | Class II |
CIII | Class III |
CIV | Class 4 |
CV | Class 5 |
NDC | Nation Drug Code |
DEA | Drug Enforcement Agency |
FDA | Food & Drug Administration |
Q | Every |
QD | Everyday |
QOD | Every Other Day |
QAM | Every morning |
QPM | Every Evening |
QHS | Every night @ bedtime |
Q4h | Every 4 hrs |
Q6h | Every 6hrs |
Q8h | Every 8hrs |
QW | Every Week |
BID | Twice a day |
TID | Three times a day |
QID | 4 times a day |
UD | Daily Unit |
PRN | As Per Needed |
OU | Both eyes |
OS | Left eye |
OD | Right eye |
Gtt(s) | Drops |
AC | Before meals |
PC | After meals |
IEN | |
CW | |
SL | |
SQ/SC | |
U | |
AU | |
AS | |
AD | |
SOB | |
Q4-6h | Every 4-6hrs |
PO |