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3RD MOD FINAL REV
FINAL ABBREVIATIONS & SIG CODE
| ABBREVIATIONS/SIG | MEANING |
|---|---|
| N&V | NAUSEA & VOMIT |
| cap | capsule |
| tab | tablet |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| mm | milimeter |
| gtt | drop |
| fl oz | fluid ounces |
| ea | each |
| hr/h | hour |
| kg | kiligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | miligram |
| lb/# | pound |
| tbsp/T/TBS | tablespoon |
| tsp/t | teaspoon |
| OTC | OVER THE COUNTER |
| bid | 2x a day |
| tid | 3x a day |
| qid | 4x a day |
| pc | after meals |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| hs | at bedtime |
| D/C | discontiue |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| qd | everyday |
| q6h | every 6 h |
| q12h | every 12h |
| ac | before meals |
| NKA | NO KNOWN ALLERGIES |
| Po | by mouth |
| ad lib | as desired |
| APAP | acetametaphine |
| ASA | ASPRIN |
| NSAID | NON-STERODIAL ANTIINFLAMATORY DRUG |
| PCN | PENICILIN |
| NSA | |
| Ca | CALCIUM |
| Mg | |
| Na | SODIUM |
| K | |
| Fe | IRON |
| NaCl | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| KCl | |
| H2O2 | |
| MgO | MAGNESIUM |
| NTG | NITROGEN |
| MOM | MILK OF MAGNESIUM |