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PHM120 Abbreviations
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| ARDS | Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
| ARF | Acute Renal Failure |
| ASHD | Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
| CA | Cancer |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| CF | Cystic Fibrosis |
| CHD | Congestive Heart Failure |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CRD | Chronic Respiratory Distress |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
| DVT | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| MI | Myocardio Infarction |
| MS | Multiple Sclerosis |
| NIDDM | Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (type 2) |
| STD | Sexually Transmitted Disease |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| ABVD | Adriamycin (doxorubicin), bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine |
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| ACEI | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
| ACh | Acetylcholine |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq | water |
| ASA | asprin, acetylsalicylic acid |
| AZT | zidovudine |
| BDZ | benzodiazepine |
| CCB | calcium channel blocker |
| D5 | 5% dextrose |
| D5/0.9 NS | 5% dextrose and 0.9% sodium chloride |
| DDAVP | desmopressin acetate |
| DES | diethylstilbestrol |
| DIG | digoxin |
| DTP | diphtheria, tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| IgG | immunoglobulin G |
| INH | isoniazid |
| LR | lactated ringers |
| MAOI | monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MS, MSO | morphine sulfate |
| MVI | multivitamin |
| NPH | neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin) |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug |
| NTG | nitgoglycerin |
| PB | phenobarbital |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PNV | prenatal vitamins |
| PPN | peripheral paarenteral nutrition |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
| T | triiodothyronine |
| T | levothyroxine |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| TMP | trimethoprim |
| TMP/SMX | triemthoprim/sulfamethoxazole |
| t-PA | tissue plasminogen activator |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| ZnO | zinc oxide |
| amt | amount |
| BSA | body surface area |
| C | centigrade |
| c | cup |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cm | centimeter |
| dr, Z | dram |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fl | fluid |
| g | gram |
| gtt | drops |
| H, hr | hour |
| IU | International Unit |
| kcal | kilocalorie |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb, # | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| m | micron, microgram |
| m, A | minim |
| mcg | microgram |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| min | minute |
| mixt | mixture |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mmol | millimole |
| mo | month |
| no | number |
| oz | ounce |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quantity |
| gr | grain |
| ss-- | one-half |
| temp | temperature |
| trit | triturate |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| vol | volume |
| x | times |
| y | year |
| < | less than |
| = | equal to |
| > | greater than |
| | | increase |
| | | decrease |
| a.d. | right ear |
| a.s. | left ear |
| aa-- | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| Adhib | to be administered |
| ad lib | as needed or desired |
| ad us. | Ext for external use |
| ad | up to |
| Aer | aerosol |
| AM | before noon |
| am | morning |
| amp | ampule |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| au | both ears |
| AWP | average wholesale price |
| bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| d | day |
| D/C | discharge |
| d/c | discontinue |
| det | give |
| dict | as directed |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| EC | enteric coated |
| elix | elixir |
| emul | emulsion |
| ext | extract |
| hs | bedtime, hour of sleep |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IT | intrathecal |
| IV | intravenous |
| noc | in the night |
| Non rep | do not repeat, no refills |
| non rep | do not repeat |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OD | right eye |
| oint | ointment |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | each eye |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by |
| PM | after noon |
| po | by mouth |
| pr | per rectum |
| prn | whenever necessary |
| pulv | powder |
| q | every |
| q12h | every 12 hours |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| q8h | every 8 hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| Qs ad | a sufficient quantity to make |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| rep | repeat |
| Rx | prescription only, take, a recipe |
| s | without |
| SC, sq, subQ | subcutaneous |
| Sig | label, let it be printed |
| sl, subling | sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| solv | dissolve |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| tabs | tablets |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| tid | three times a day |
| tr, tinc | tincture |
| u.d., u.dict | as directed |
| ud | unit dose |
| ung | ointment |
| vag | vaginal |
| VO | verbal order |
| wa | while awake |
| AACP | American Association of Clinical Pharmacy,American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy |
| AAPT | American Association of Pharmacy Technicians |
| ACPE | American Council on Pharmaceutical Education |
| APhA | American Pharmaceutical Association |
| ASHP | American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| HCFA | Health Care Financing |
| JCAHO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
| NABP | National Association of the Boards of Pharmacy |
| NHA | National Healthcareer Association |
| P&T | Pharmacy and Therapeutics Commission |
| PTCB | Pharmacy Technician Certification Board |
| PTEC | Pharmacy Technician Education Council |
| Ca | calcium |
| Cl | chloride |
| CO | carbon dioxide |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| Etoh | alcohol |
| Fe | iron |
| FeSO | ferrous sulfate |
| H O | water |
| HCl | hydrochloric acid |
| K | potassium |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| MgSO | magnesium sulfate |
| Mn | manganese |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NaHCO | sodium bicarbonate |
| NS | normal saline |
| O | oxygen |
| RPh | registered pharmacist |
| PharmD | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| PPI | patient package insert |
| PPO | preferred provider organization |
| Se | selenium |
| SWI | sterile water for injection |
| Zn | zinc |
| Ab | anitbody |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ADE | adverse drug experience |
| ADR | adverse drug reaction |
| BBB | blood brain barrier |
| Bib | drink |
| bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BSN | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| c/o | complaint of |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| comp | compound |
| CS | cesarean section |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | clotting time |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| DP | Doctor of Podiatry |
| DPM | Doctor of Podiatry Medicine |
| DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose and throat |
| exp | expired |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Hx | history |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| neg | negative |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| OD | Doctor of Optometry, overdose |
| OR | operating room |
| OTC | over the counter |
| PCA | patient-controlled analgesia |
| pt | patient |
| R/O | rule out |
| RN | registered nurse |
| RR | recovery room |
| S&S | signs and symptoms |
| sat | saturated |
| SOB | short of breath |
| VS | vital signs |
| AJHP | American Journal of Health-Systems of Pharmacy |
| NF | National Formulary |
| USAN | United States adopted names |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
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