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Abreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |