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abbreviation cma
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amp | ampule |
| cap | capsule |
| cr | cream |
| elix | elixir |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| sup | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| ung | ointment |
| C | cup |
| ds | double strength |
| g,gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| lb | pound |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligranm (S) |
| mg/dL | milligrams per deciliter |
| oz | ounce |
| qt | quart |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Gt | 1 drop |
| Gtt | 2 or more drops |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | literally |
| Pt | pint |
| Rx | prescribtion |
| Wt | weight |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Agit | shake, stir |
| aq | water |
| ASA | asprin |
| cmpd | compound |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| eq | equivalent |
| ext | extract |
| Fe | iron |
| gen | generic |
| H2O | water |
| k | potassium |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| med | medicine |
| MO | mineral oil |
| neb | nebulizer |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| N/V | nausea/vomiting |
| nr | no refillis |
| OTC | over the counter |
| O2 | oxygen |
| per | by means of, through |
| qs | sufficient amount |
| rept | repeat |
| rf | refills |
| rs | prescription, treatment |
| s | without |
| sig | write on the label |
| susp | suspension |
| sx | symptoms |
| tinc | tincture |
| TO | telephone order |
| tx | treatment |
| VO | verbal order |