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general abbreviation
used in drug orders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aq | water |
| a | before |
| BP | blood pressure |
| c | with |
| d.c.,D/C | discontinue |
| disp | dispense |
| et | and |
| iss,iss | one and one half |
| NkA | no known alergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO ,n.p.o | nothing by mouth |
| ~p | after |
| q.q | every |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| ~s | without |
| sig,sig | write on label |
| ss>,~ss | one-half |
| sys | systolic |
| tbs,tbs,T | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |