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Abbreviations
Chapters 1-11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tab | tablet |
| Cap | capsule |
| PO | by mouth |
| QD | every day |
| Bid | twice a day |
| Tid | three times a day |
| Qid | four times a day |
| Q__H | every __hours |
| Tsp | teaspoon |
| TBSP | tablespoon |
| C | with |
| PRN | as needed |
| Ud | as directed |
| Gtt | drop |
| Gtts | drops |
| Q | every |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| AC | before meals |
| PC | after meals |
| Hs | bedtime |
| AD | right ear |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| CC | cubic centimeter |
| DX | diagnosis |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| ASA | aspirin |
| stat | immediately |
| ATC | around the clock |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BM | bowel movement |
| Susp | suspension |
| Qh | every hour |
| Qam | every morning |
| Supp | suppository |
| Qpm | every evening |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| Qwk | every week |
| Inj | injection |
| AAA | apply to affected area |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| WA | while awake |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| AA | of each |
| QS | sufficient quantity |
| SyR | syrup |
| Lot | lotion |
| Top | topical |
| ID | Interdermal |
| IN | Intranasal |
| SQ | Subcutaneous |
| BUCC | Buccal |
| Crm | cream |
| N/V/D | Nausea/ vomiting / diarrhea |
| IP | intraperitionel |
| SID | Once a day |
| MVI | multivitamin |
| GR | grain |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| DUR | drug utilization |
| DOB | date of birth |
| ED | erectile dysfunction |
| DEA | drug enforcement agency |
| PR | per rectum |
| UNG | ointment |
| MIN | minute |
| SS | 1/2 or sliding scale |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IC | intracardiac |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intraveneous push |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| DUR | drug utilization review |
| DOB | date of birth |
| E.D. | erectile dysfunction |
| DEA | drug enforcement agency |
| PR | per rectum |
| ung | ointment |
| min | minute |
| ss | 1/2 or sliding scale |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IC | Intracardiac |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| HA | headache |
| HRT | Hormone replacement therapy |
| D/C | discontinue |
| H, Hr | hour |
| NR | no refill |
| NEB | nebulizer |
| SL | subingual |
| NDC | national drug code |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| HTN | hypertension |
| ETH | Ethynol alcohol |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| BSA | body surface area |
| CR | controlled release |
| H2O | water |
| ER | extended release |
| DR | delayed release |
| EC | enteric coated |
| XR | extended release |
| NSS | normal saline solution |
| WF | with food |
| L | liter |
| G, Gal | gallon |
| fl. oz | fluid ouncwe |
| Mg | milligram |
| Mcg | microgram |
| Pt. | pint or patient |
| oz. | ounce |
| gm | gram |
| qt. | quart |
| lb. | pound |
| ml | milliliter |
| D10W | dextrose 10% in water |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TD | transdermal |
| SAD | seasonal affective disorder |
| BPH | benign prostatic heyperplasia |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| La | long acting |
| D5W | dextrose 5% water |
| Q_________H | every _________hours |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy back |
| MEQ | milli equivalent |
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