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MA FB 1138-1139
Page 1138-1139 March 21 test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ā | before |
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| AM | Morning |
| amp | Ampule |
| apl | Applicatorful |
| aq | Water |
| bid | Twice a day |
| c̄ | with |
| cap | Capsule |
| cd | Cycle day (menstrual cycle) |
| cmpd | compound |
| cr | Cream |
| d | daily or day |
| DAW | Dispense as written (no generic) |
| disp | Dispense |
| ds | double strength |
| dx | Diagnosis |
| elix | Elixir |
| eq | Equivalent |
| g, gm | Gram |
| gen | Generic |
| gr | grain (60 to 65mg) |
| gtt | Drop(s) |
| h, hr | hour |
| H2O | Water |
| IM | Intramuscularly |
| inj | inject, injection |
| IV | intravenously |
| kg | Kilogram |
| L | Liter |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram(s) |
| min | minute, minimum |
| mL | milliliters |
| mm | millimeters |
| neb | nebulizer |
| noct | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| nr | no refills |
| oz | ounce |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by means of; through |
| PM | evening or nighttime |
| po, PO | by mouth |
| PR, pr | rectally |
| q | every |
| qam | every morning |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qid | four times daily |
| qs | sufficient amount |
| r, rec | rectally |
| rept | repeat |
| rf | refill(s) |
| s̅ | without |
| stat | immediately |
| subcut, subQ | subcutaneously |
| sup | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| sx | symptoms |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet(s) |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | treatment |
| ud, utd | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| vag | vaginally, into vagina |
| YO | years old |