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Abbrev. Info sh. 1
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MRx1 | May Repeat times one or one time |
| APAP | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| BM | bowel movement |
| H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| CP | chest pain |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| FA | folic acid |
| MS | morphine sulfate |
| MSO4 | morphine sulfate |
| Dig | digoxin |
| FE or Fe or FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HL | heparin lock |
| K or K+ | potassium |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| LR | lactated ringers solution |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| LA | long acting |
| ER | extended release |
| SR | sustained release |
| CR | controlled release |
| MVI | multivitamin |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| Supp | Suppository |
| WA | while awake |
| ECT | enteric coated tablet |
| SCT | sugar coated tablet |
| MPF | Methyl-Paraben Free (preservative free) |
| EPI or epi | epinephrine |
| DSS | Docusate Sodium Succinate (Colace) |
| DS | double strength |
| ^ | change |
| DC or D/C or d/c | discontinue or discharge |
| D5 | dextrose 5% |
| DW5 | Dextrose 5% in water |
| NS | normal saline (0.9 sodium chloride) |
| CP | chest pain |