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CCMA CH 3
CCMA CH 3 REVIEW (Basic Pharmacology - Abbreviations)
Term | Definition |
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amp | ampule |
cap | capsule |
cr | cream |
elix | elixir |
liq | liquid |
lot | lotion |
sup | suppository |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
ung | ointment |
C | cup, Celsius |
ds | double strength |
g, gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | miliequivalent |
mg | milligram(s) |
mg/dL | milligrama per deciliter |
oz | ounce |
qt | quart |
tsbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
ID | intradermally |
IM | intramuscullarly |
inj | injection |
IV | intravenously |
PO | by mouth, orally |
PR, r, rec | rectally |
subcut | subcutaneously |
top | topically |
a | before |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
AM | morning |
bid | twice a day |
d | daily, day |
h, hr | hour |
noct | night |
pc | after meals |
PM | evening, nighttime |
PRN | whenever necessary |
q | every |
qam | every morning |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qid | four times per day |
stat | immediately |
ut dict | as directed |
Agit | shake, stir |
aq | water |
ASA | aspirin |
cmpd | compound |
DAW | dispense as written |
dil | dilute |
disp | dispense |
eq | equivalent |
ext | extract |
Fe | iron |
gen | generic |
H2O | water |
K | potassium |
MDI | meter-dose inhaler |
med | medicine |
MO | mineral oil |
neb | nebulizer |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
N/V | nausea/vomiting |
nr | no refills |
OTC | over the counter |
O2 | oxygen |
per | by means of, through |
qs | sufficient amount |
rept | repeat |
rf | refill(s) |
rx | prescription, treatment |
sig | write on the label |
susp | suspension |
sx | symptoms |
tinc | tincture |
TO | telephone order |
tx | treatment |
VO | verbal order |