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Common Pharm Abb
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cap | capsule |
| dr | dram |
| elix | elixir |
| g, gm, G, GM | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| kg | kilogram |
| l, L | liter |
| m^2 | square meter, meters squared |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mL, ml | milliliter |
| m, min | minim |
| oz | ounce |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| SR | sustained release |
| ss | one half |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| TO | telephone order |
| T, tsbp | tablespoon |
| t, tsp | teaspoon |
| VO | verbal order |
| AD, ad | right ear |
| AS, as | left ear |
| AU, au | both ears |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | left |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| OD, od | right eye |
| OS, os | left eye |
| OU, ou | both eyes |
| PO, po, os | by mouth |
| R | right |
| SC, subc, sc, SQ, subQ | subcutaneous |
| Sl, sl, subl | sublingual |
| TKO | to keep open |
| Vag | vaginal |
| AC, ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| BID, bid | twice a day |
| c̅ | with |
| Hs | hour of sleep |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PC, pc | after meals |
| PRN, prn | as needed |
| Q | every |
| Qam | every morning |
| Qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| q8h | every 8 hours |
| s̄ | without |
| SOS | once if necessary; if there is a need |
| Stat, STAT | immediately |
| TID, tid | three times a day |
Created by:
MrsReynolds
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