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Abbreviations
other abbreviations needed
Term | Definition |
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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 |