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Medication Terms
Abbreviations associated with administering medication
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PO | Per os (mouth) |
| NPO | Nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
| PR | Per rectum (anal) |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| IV | Intravenous |
| CVI | Central venous line |
| PICC | Peripherally inserted central catheter |
| Sig | Instructions |
| ad lib | As desired |