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Pharm Abbr For Techs
Latin abbreviatons for pharm tech class (Turnipseed)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad | up to (do not confuse with (a.d.) |
| a.d. | right ear |
| ad lib | as needed or desired |
| amp | ampule |
| a.s.(remember "a" stands for auditory) | left ear |
| a.u. | each ear |
| bid | twice daily |
| BSA | body surface area |
| w/ | with |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| dc or d/c | discontinued |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| fl | fluid |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| inj | injection |
| I.V. | intravenous |
| IVPB or PB | Intravenous Piggyback |
| m2 or M squared | square meter |
| IM | intramuscular |
| hs | bedtime |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| n/v | nausea and/or vomiting |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| o.d. | right eye |
| o.s. | left eye |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| p.c. | after meals |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| q.s. | a sufficient quanity |
| pr or R | by rectum |
| sc or sq | subcutaneosly |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp or T | tablespoon |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| tsp or t | teaspoon |
| u | unit |
| u.d. or ut dict | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| wo | without |
| pul | pulvule |
| syr | syrup |
| susp | suspension |
| elix | elixir |
| ext | extract |
| tinct | tincture |
| oint | ointment |
| ID | into the skin |
| IA | into the artery |
| IT | intrathecal |
| IC | intracardiac |
| SL | sublingual (under tongue) |
| rect | rectally |
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