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Abbreviations
other abbreviations needed
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aa | affected area |
| ACE-I | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
| aff | affected |
| aq or aqua | water |
| aq dist | distilled water |
| ARB | angiotensin receptor blocker |
| BC | birth control |
| BP | blood pressure |
| COX-2 | cycooxygenase-2 |
| cmpd | compound |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| DTD | give of such doeses |
| H 2 | histamine2 |
| H2A | histamine2 antagonist |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| MDI | multi-dose inhaler |
| MDV | multi-dose vial |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NR | no refills |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| PPI | proton pump inhibitor |
| Qty | quantity to dispense |
| Px | a prescription |
| Sig | you write ( prescribers instructions) |
| SDV | single-dose vial |
| SOB | short of breath |
| spr | spray |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |