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Abbreviations
Abbreviations-Sig practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tab | Tablet |
| Cap | Capsule |
| Supp | Suppository |
| Ung, Oint | Ointment |
| SR | Sustained Release |
| XR | Extended Release |
| LA | Long Acting |
| CD | Control Delay |
| cr | Cream |
| Amp | Ampule |
| Susp | Suspension |
| ophth | Ophthalmic |
| otic | Ear |
| Syr | Syrup |
| Sol | Solution |
| U | Unit |
| po | By mouth |
| pr | Rectally/Per rectum |
| vag | Vaginally |
| as | Left Ear |
| ad | Right Ear |
| au | Both Ears |
| od | Right Eye |
| os | Left Eye |
| ou | Both Eyes |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| SL | Sublingual |
| per neb | In Nebulizer |
| SC, SQ | Subcutaneous |
| stat | Now, immediately |
| qd | Once Daily |
| bid | twice daily |
| tid | Three times daily |
| qid | four times daily |
| hs | at bedtime |
| h, hr | hour |
| Q | Every |
| Q4h | Every 4 hours |
| qod | every other day |
| Qhs | Nightly at bedtime |
| W, Wk | Week |
| prn | As needed |
| p | After |
| a | before |
| ac | Before meals |
| pc | After meals |
| ml | Milliliter |
| L | Liter |
| mg | Milligram |
| g, gm | gram |
| mcg | Microgram |
| kg | kilogram |
| gr | Grain |
| fl oz | Fluid ounce |
| mEq | Milliequivalent |
| T, tbsp | Tablespoon |
| tsp | Teaspoon |
| ss | One-half |
| gtt | Drop |
| qs | Quantity Sufficient |
| apap | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| asa | Aspirin |
| Ibu | Ibuprofen |
| hctz | Hydrochlorothiazide |
| pcn | Penicillin |
| tcn | tetracycline |
| Na | Sodium |
| TPN | Total Parenteral Nutrition |
| K | Potassium |
| Ca | Calcium |
| Smz/Tmp | Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
| D5W | 5% Dextrose in Water |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| DC | Discontinue |
| OTC | Over the Counter |
| NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
| Rx | Prescription |
| DAW | Dispense as Written |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| Qty | Quantity |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| HBP | High Blood Pressure |
| HA | Headache |
| PA | Pain |
| Anx | Anxiety |
| aaa | Apply to affected area |
| aa | Each |
| c | With |
| disp | Dispense |
| NR | No refills |
| ud or UAD | As directed or use as directed |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| dx | Diagnosis |
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