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Abbrev. Info sh. 1
Abbreviations to learn
Term | Definition |
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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 |