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Med Abbreviations
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ASA | aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid) |
| APAP | Tylenol (acetaminophen) |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| PCN | penicillin |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| PCA | procainamide |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| NS | normal saline (Na CL) 0.9% |
| D5W | Dextrose 5% in water |
| SMZ/TMP | Bactrim or Septra |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MO | mineral oil |
| EC ASA | enteric coated aspirin |
| EES | erythromycin |
| DSS | docusate |
| MS (MSO4) | morphine sulfate |
| MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate |
| Pb | phenobarbital |
| T2,T3,T4 | Tylenol c'cod. #2,3,4 |
| Z-Pak | azithromycin |
| IBU | (MAM) ibuprofen |
| HC | Hydrocortisone |
| INH | Isoniazide |
| TAC | triamcinolone |
| NFV | Nelfinavir |
| ABC | abacavir |
| MVI | Multi Vitamins |
| ZnO2 | Zinc oxide |
| 3TC | Lamivudine |
| T20 | Enfuvirtide |
| PTU | propylthiouracil |
| NVP | Nevirapine |
| AZT | Zidovudine (Retrovir) |
| MTE | Multi trace elements |
| NSAIDs | Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs |
| RTV | Retonavir |
| IDV | Indinavir |