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Symbols & Abbreviati
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ā | before |
| as, āā | Of each |
| a.c , ac | before meals |
| ad lib. | as desired, freely |
| am, AM | morning before noon |
| amp | ampule |
| aq | aqueous, water |
| b.i.d., , bid | twice a day |
| b.i.w. | twice a week |
| Ć | with |
| c, C | Cup |
| cap , caps | Capsule |
| CD | Controlled Dose |
| CR | Controlled Release |
| dil. | Dilute |
| DS | Double Strength |
| EC | Enteric Coated |
| elix. | elixir |
| fl , fld. | fluid |
| GT | Gastrostomy Tube |
| gtt | drop |
| h , hr | hour |
| ID | Intradermal |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IVPB | Intravenous Piggyback |
| IVSS | Intravenous Soluset |
| KVO | Keep Vein Open( a very slow infusion rate) |
| LA | Long acting |
| LOS | Length of Stay |
| min | minute |
| mix | mixture |
| NAS | intranasal |
| NG , NGT | Nasogastric tube |
| noc , noct | at night |
| n.p.o. , NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NS , N/S | Normal Saline |
| P with line ontop | after |
| p.c. , pc | after meals |
| per | through or by |
| pm , PM | evening, before midnight |
| p.o. | by mouth , oral |
| p.r. | by rectum |
| p.r.n. , prn | when necessary/required, as needed |
| q. | every |
| q.a.m. | every morning |
| q.h. , qh | every hour |
| q2h, q4h , q6h, q8h, q12h | every 2, 4, 6, 8, & 12 hours |
| q.i.dz , qid | for times a day |
| w.s. | a student amount/as much as needed |
| rect | rectum |
| Ś | without |
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