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Pharmacology

TermDefinition
Amp ampule
cap capsule
cr cream
elix elixer
liq liquid
lot lotion
sup suppository
syr syrup
tab tablet
ung ointment
ds double strength
gm gram
g gram
gr grain
gtt drop
kg kilogram
L liter
lb pound
mcg microgram
mEq milliequivalent
mg milligram
mg/dl milligram per deciliter
oz ounce
qt quart
tbsp tablespoon
tsp teaspoon
ID intradermally
IM intramuscularly
inj injection
IV intravenously
PO by mouth
PR rectally
r rectally
re rectally
subcut subcutaneously
top topically
a before
ac before meal
ad lib as desired
AM morning
bid twice a day
d daily
noct night
pc after meal
PRN whenever necessary
q every
qam every morning
q4h every 4 hours
qid four times a day
stat immediately
ut dict as directed
agit shake or stir
aq water
ASA aspirin
cmpd compound
DAW dispense as written
dil dilute
ext extract
Fe iron
gen generic
MDI metered dose inhaler
neb nebulizer
NKA no known allergies
NPO nothing by mouth
nr no refill
OTC over the counter
qs sufficient amount
rf refill
rx prescription
sig write on label
susp suspension
sx symptoms
tinct tincture
TO telephone order
tx treatment
VO verbal order
analgesic pain reliever
antacids neutralizes stomach acid
anti-ulcer neutralize stomach acid
antibiotic kill bacteria
anticholinergics reduces bronchospasm
anticoagulant delays blood clotting
anticonvulsant prevent or control seizures
antidepressant relieves depression
antidiarrheal stops diarrhea
antiemetics reduces nausea and vomiting
Created by: CWillems
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