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Abbreviations
Pharmacy abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1/2 NS | half normal saline 0.45% |
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| ad | right ear |
| am | morning |
| amp | ampule |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq | water, aqueous |
| as | left ear |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ATC | around the clock |
| au | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| brady | slow |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| c | with |
| cap; caps | capsule; capsules |
| cc (mL) | cubic centimeter (milliliter) |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| comp | compound |
| d.t.d. | give of such dose |
| D/C; disc | discontinue |
| D5W | 5% Dextrose in water |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| elix | elixir |
| et | and |
| fl | fluid |
| g; gm; G; Gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| h, hr, or ° | hour |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HC | hydrocortisone |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| hyper | above, excessive |
| hypo | below, deficient |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP; IV push | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| L; l | liter |
| m² | square meter |
| mcg; 𝜇g | microgram |
| mEq; meq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| min | minute |
| ml; mL | milliliter |
| mOsm | milliosmoles |
| MS | morphine sulfate |
| N.R. or non rep | no refill or do not repeat |
| N/V or N&V | nausea & vomiting |
| neo | new |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| noct | nocturnal |
| NS | normal saline 0.9% |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| od | right eye |
| oint | ointment |
| os | left eye |
| ou | both eyes |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by or through |
| pm | evening or afternoon |
| po | orally/by mouth |
| PRN | as needed or whenever necessary |
| pulv | powder |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4-6h | every 4-6 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | a sufficient quantity to make |
| R | rectally/by rectum |
| RL | Ringer's Lactate |
| Rx | recipe; take |
| s | without |
| s.c; subc; subq; SQ | subcutaneous |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sig or signa (take) | write on label; directions for the patient |
| SL; subl | sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| sos | if there is need |
| ss | 1/2 |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr | syrup |
| tab; tabs | tablet; tablets |
| tachy | fast/rapid |
| tbs; tbsp; T | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| tiw | three times a week |
| Top | topical |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| tinct; tr | tincture |
| tsp; t | teaspoon |
| ud or ut dict | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vs | vital signs |
| w/ | with |
| w/o | without |
| wk | week |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| x | times |
| a | before |
| p | after |
| i (roman numeral) | 1 |
| V (roman numeral) | 5 |
| X (roman numeral) | 10 |
| L (roman numeral) | 50 |
| C (roman numeral) | 100 |
| D (roman numeral) | 500 |
| M (roman numeral) | 1,000 |
| m; min | minim |
| dr; ʒ | dram |
| oz; ℥ | ounce |
| pt; O | pint |
| qt | quart |
| XV (roman numeral) | 15 |
| XX (roman numeral) | 20 |
| XL (roman numeral) | 40 |
| mm | millimeter |
| Kg; kg | kilogram |
| lb | pound |
| M; m | meter |
| U; u | unit |
| sp | spirit |
| S & S | swish & swallow |
| vag | vaginal |
| NG | nasogastric tube |
| ad lib | as directed or desired |
| d | daily |
| OTC | over the counter |
| K.O.; KVO | keep open; keep vein open |
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