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jasmine PHAT abbrevi
sig codes/abbreviations
| AMOUNTS ********************** | ****************************** |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ad | up to, so as to make |
| cc | cubic centermeter(ml) |
| dtd | dispense such doses or given of such dose |
| Eq | eqiuvalent |
| g | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop(s) |
| h | hour |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | Liter |
| lb | pounds |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequlvalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mg/kg | milligram of drug per kilogram of body weight |
| ml | milliter |
| mOsmol | milliosomole |
| # | number |
| qs | a sufficient quantity |
| qs ad | a sufficient quantity to make up to |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| ss | one-half |
| tdsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| U | unit |
| DOSAGE FORM *************************** | ******************************************** |
| amp | ampule |
| cap | capsule |
| ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
| elix | elixir |
| fl | fluid |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy-back |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| oint | ointment |
| sol | soultion |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| TDS | transdermal delivery system |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| ung | ointment |
| SITES of ADMINISTRATION ***************** | ***************************************** |
| abd | abdomen |
| ad | right ear |
| as | left ear |
| au | each ear |
| buc | buccal (in the cheek) |
| IA | intra-arterial |
| ID | intrademal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IT | intrathecal |
| IV | intraenous |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| ou | each eye |
| per | by or through |
| po | by mouth |
| pr | per rectum |
| R | rectum |
| pv | per vaginal |
| SC,SQ,subq | subcutangeous ( under the skin) |
| SL | sublingual (under the touge) |
| top | topical |
| vag | vaginal |
| TIME of ADMINISTRATION ********************** | ************************************* |
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired, at pleasure |
| am | morning. before noon |
| ATC | around the clock |
| bid | twice a day |
| biw | twice a week |
| h, hr | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep ,at bedtime |
| noct | at night |
| P | after |
| pc | after meals |
| pm | evening,afternoon |
| post-op | postoperative |
| pp | after meals |
| prn | as neened |
| q | each,every |
| qd | every day,daily |
| qh | every hour |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| q8h | every 8 hours |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| wk | week |
| MISC.PHARMACY ABBEVIATION****************** | ****************************************** |
| C | Celsius |
| c | with |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| D/C | discontinue or discharge |
| dil | dilute,dissolve |
| disp | dispense |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| m ft | mix and make |
| non rep | no refill |
| NR | no refill |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Rx | take, prescription |
| s | without |
| sig | directions for use |
| T | temperature |
| ut dict | as directed |
| ud | as directed |
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