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Module 1

AbbrevationMeaning
aaa apply to affected area
ac before meals
ad right ear
adme absorption , distribution , metabolism , and elimination
aids acquired immune deficiency syndrome
apap acetaminophen ; tylenol
as left ear
asa aspirin
au both ears
bid twice daily
bmi body mass index
bp blood pressure
ca** calcium
cap capsule
cdc centers for disease control and prevention
cf cystic fibrosis
chf congestive heart failure
cns central nervous system
copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cpr cardio pulminary resuscitation
csp compounded sterile preparation
cv cardiovascular
d5 dextrose 5% in water
dca direct compounding area
disp dispense
g gram
gr grain
gtt drop
h hour
hctz hydrochlorothiazide
hs bedtime
inj injection
iv intravenous
kci potassium chloride
kg kilogram
L liter
mar medication administration record
mcg microgram
mdi metered dose inhaler
mEq milliequivalent
mg milligram
mgso4 magnesium sulfate
mL milliliter
na* sodium
ndc national drug code
nka no known allergies
nkda no known drug allergies
npo nothing by mouth
nr ; dnr no refills ; do not repeat
nsaid nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug
od right eye
os left eye
ou both eyes
otc over the counter
pc after meals
pcn penicillin
pm afternoon ; evening
po orally
ppe personal protective equipment
ppi proton pump inhibitor
prn as needed
q every
qam every morning
qd everyday
qid four times a day
qod every other day
qpm every evening
qs quantity sufficient
rx prescription
sig write on label
sL sublingual
stat immediately
std sexually transmitted disease
swfi sterile water for injection
tid three times a day
tpn total parenteral nutrition
susp suspension
tab tablet
supp suppository
tsp teaspoon
tbsp tablespoon
lb pound
oz ounce
Created by: jenna209
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