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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 |