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Chapter 5

Class Terms: CD, CR, CRT, ER, DR, /, x3d, ʒ , ZnSO4

QuestionAnswer
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications that can be purchased without a prescription
Parenteral A term used to describe a medication that is usually given by injection into a vein, the skin, or muscle, that bypasses the gastrointestinal system
Subcutaneous subcut, SQ, SC, sub q
Vaginal, per vaginal PV
Sublingual SL
Topical TOP
IU International Unit; mistaken for IV (intravenous) or the number 10. Vitamins A, D, E, and K, are measured in IU
D/C Discharge or discontinue
SSRI Sliding scale regular insulin; mistaken as selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor
SSI Sliding scale insulin; mistaken as Strong Solution of Iodine (Lugol's)
CD Controlled diffusion
CR Continuous/controlled release
CRT Controlled-release tablet
ER Extended-release
DR Delayed-release
/ (slash mark) Separates two doses or indicates "per" ; Can be mistaken as the number 1, use "per" instead to separate doses
x3d "For 3 days"; Can be mistaken as "3 doses"
ZnSO4 Zinc Sulfate; Can be mistaken as morphine sulfate, so use the complete drug name
ʒ Symbol for dram
APAP Acetaminophen; not typically recognized as acetaminophen, so use the complete drug name
Created by: singhamanda
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