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Abreviations
Term | Definition |
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1/2 NS | Half normal saline 0.45% NaCl in water |
ad | To, up to |
ad | Right ear |
as | Left ear |
au | Each ear |
BP | Blood pressure |
D5W | Dextrose 5% in water, isotonic |
ETOH | Ethyl alcohol |
gr | Grain |
HBP | High blood pressure |
HTN | Hypertension |
IVPB | Intravenous piggyback (mini-bag) |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
NTG | Nitroglycerin |
od | Right eye |
oint | ointment |
os | Left eye |
ou | Each eye |
PCN | Penicillin |
pr | Per rectum, rectally |
sl | Sublingual, under the tongue |
SOB | Shortness of breath |
ss | One-half |
TCN | Tetracycline |
TMP/SMX | Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole |
ung | Ointment |
ut dict; ud | As directed |
UTI | Urinary tract infection |