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Abbreviations - PTCB
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ad | up to |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| dtd | dispense such doses |
| Eq | equivalent |
| g | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop(s) |
| h | hour |
| hr | hour |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mg/kg | milligram of drug per kilogram of body weight |
| mL | milliliter (cc) |
| mOsm | milliosmole |
| # | number |
| qs | a sufficient quantity |
| qs ad | a sufficient quantity to make up to |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| ss | one-half |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| U | unit (this is on the do not use list, however it may still be seen) |
| amp | ampule |
| cap | capsule |
| ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
| elix | elixir |
| fl | fluid |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| oint | ointment |
| sol | solution |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| TDS | transdermal delivery system |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| ung | ointment |
| D5LR | 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution |
| D5NS | 5% dextrose in normal saline solution |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| D10W | 10% dextrose in water |
| D20W | 20% dextrose in water |
| DW | distilled water |
| NS | normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) |
| 1/2 NS | half-strength normal saline (0.45%) |
| o/w | oil in water |
| RL | Ringer's lactate solution |
| R/L | Ringer's lactate solution |
| SWFI | sterile water for injection |
| w/o | water in oil |
| abd | abdomen |
| ad | right ear (do not use) |
| as | left ear (do not use) |
| au | both ears / each ear (do not use) |
| buc | in the cheek |
| IA | intraarterial |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IT | intrathecal |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| od | right eye (do not use) |
| os | left eye (do not use) |
| ou | both eyes / each eye (do not use) |
| per | through, by |
| PO | by mouth |
| PR | by rectum |
| PV | by vagina |
| R | rectum |
| SC | subcutaneous (under the skin) |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| subq | subcutaneous (do not use) |
| SL | sublingual (under the tongue) |
| top | topical |
| vag | vagina |
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired, at pleasure, freely |
| AM | morning |
| ATC | around the clock |
| bid | twice per day |
| hs | hour of sleep / at bedtime |
| noct | at night |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PM | afternoon, evening |
| postop | postoperative |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times per day |
| qod | every other day |
| tid | three times per day |
| wk | week |
| APAP | acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| ASA | acetylsalicylic acid (Asprin) |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| MOM | milk of Magnesia |
| BCP | birth control pill |
| MVI | multiple vitamins |
| PCN | penicillin |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BS | blood sugar |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | chest pain |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DT | delirium tremens |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GT | gastrostomy tube |
| GU | genitourinary |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HR | heart rate |
| HT | hypertension |
| HTN | hypertension |
| JRA | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OCD | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| P | pulse |
| PTT | prothrombin time |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| SCT | sickle-cell trait |
| SOB | shortness of breathe |
| Sx | symptom |
| TED | thromboembolic disease |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | uric acid, urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital sign |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| C | celsius |
| c | with |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| D/C | discontinue or discharge (do not use) |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| div | divide |
| F | fahrenheit |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| m ft | mix and make |
| non rep | do not repeat |
| NR | no refill |
| Rx | prescription, take |
| s | without |
| sig | write on label |
| T | temperature |
| ut dict | as directed |
| ud | as directed |
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