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ATC MC Test 4-27-05
Drug measurements and abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ad | up to; so as to make |
| C | Celcius |
| cc | cubic centimeter (ml) |
| dtd | dispense such doses |
| F | Farenheit |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| h; hr | hour |
| lb | pound |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligrams |
| mg/kg | milligrams of drug per kilogram of body weight |
| ml | milliliter |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qsad | quantity sufficient to make; up to |
| stat | immediately |
| T | temperature |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| unit | unit |
| w/v | weight to volume ratio |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BS | blood sugar |
| CA | cancer |
| DT | delerium tremens |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HT; HTN | hypertension |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| N&V; N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| SCT | sickle cell trait |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell (count) |
| amp | ampule |
| aq | water |
| cap | capsule |
| D5LR | 5% Dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution |
| D5NS | 5% Dextrose in Normal Saline solution |
| DW | distilled water |
| D5W | 5% Dextrose in water |
| ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
| elix | elixir |
| fl | fluid |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| NS | normal saline (.9% sodium chloride) |
| 1/2 NS | half-strength normal saline (.45%) |
| NTG | nitroglycerine |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| oint | ointment |
| O/W | oil in water |
| RL; R/L | Ringer's lactate |
| sol | solution |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| SWFI | sterile water for injection |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| TDS | transdermal delivery system (patch) |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| ung | ointment |
| W/O | water in oil |
| APAP | acetominophen |
| ASA | aspirin |
| HC | hydrocortisone |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| LCD | coal tar solution |
| MS | morphine sulfate |
| PCN | penicillin |
| SMZ/TMP | sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| ZnO | zinc oxide |
| NF | National Formulary |
| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | at pleasure; freely |
| ATC | around the clock |
| bid | twice a day |
| hs | at bedtime |
| noct | at night |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| post-op | postoperative |
| pp | after meals |
| prn | as needed |
| q | each; every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| tid | three times a day |
| tiw | three times a week |
| wk | week |
| ad | right ear |
| as | left ear |
| au | each ear |
| BSA | body surface area |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| IA | intra-arterial |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IT | intrathecal |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| ou | each eye |
| per | by or through |
| po | by mouth |
| pr | by rectum |
| SC, SQ, or subq | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| top | topical |
| vag | vaginally |
| comp | compound |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| D/C | discontinue |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| div | divide |
| m ft | mix and make |
| NR | no refill |
| sig | write on label |
| sos | if there is need |
| w/ | with |
| w/o | without |
| y/o | years old |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| gal | gallon |
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