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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 |