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Pharmacy Abbrevi
Prescription, Prescription (SIG codes), Routes of Administration
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADR | adverse drug reaction |
| AWP | average wholesale price |
| C-I, C-II, C-III, C-IV, C-V | classes of controlled substances |
| cmpd or cpd | compound |
| conc | concentration |
| D/C, DC | discontinue or discharge |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| disp. | dispense |
| DUR | drug utilization review |
| EC | enteric coated |
| elix | elixer |
| FDA | food drug administration |
| fl | fluid |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OTC | over the counter |
| ped | pediatric |
| Rx | prescription |
| soln | solution |
| syr | syrup |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AS | left ear |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AU | each or both ears |
| bid, BID | twice a day |
| c | with |
| DS | double strength |
| hr | hour |
| hs | at bedtime/hour of sleep |
| MR | may repeat |
| NS | normal saline |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| pc | after meals |
| prn | as needed |
| q, Q | every |
| qam, QAM | every morning |
| qd, QD | every day |
| qh, QH | every hour |
| qhs, QHS | every night at bedtime |
| qid, QID | four times a day |
| qod, QOD | every other day |
| qpm, QPM | every evening |
| s | without |
| tid, TID | three times a day |
| u.d., UT. diet | as directed |
| w, wk | every week or weekly |
| EX | EXTERNAL |
| ID | INTRADERMAL |
| IM | INTRAMUSCULAR |
| IV | INTRAVENOUS |
| IVP | INTRAVENOUS PUSH |
| IVPB | INTRAVENOUS PIGGY/BACK |
| MDI | METERED DOSE INHALER |
| PO | BY MOUTH or ORALLY |
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdominal |
| achs, AC | before meals and at bedtime |
| AIDS | aquired immunodefiency syndrome |
| am | morning/before noon |
| amp | ampule |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq, H2O | water |
| ASA | asprin |
| atc, ATC | around the clock |
| BC, BCP | birth control (pills) |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BS | blood sugar |
| cap | capsule |
| carb | carbohydrate |
| cm | centimeter |
| CR | controlled release |
| d | give |
| DEA | drug enforcement agency |
| decr | decrease |
| DTD, dtd | dispense of such doses |
| DUE | drug utilization evaluation |
| Dx, diag. | diagnosis |
| D5LR | 5% dextrose in Lactated Ringer's |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| D5NS | 5% dextrose + Normal Saline (0.9% NaC1) |
| D5 1/2NS | 5% dextrose + Normal Saline (0.45% NaC1) |
| D5 1/4NS | 5% dextrose + Normal Saline (0.22% NaC1) |
| D10W | 10% dextrose in water |
| ER | extended release |
| EtOH | ethyl alcohol, ethanol |
| ext | extract |
| f, ft | make |
| g, gm | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| HA, ha | headache |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| HR | heart rate |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| Hx | history |
| IA | intra-arterial |
| IC | intracardiac |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| incr | increase |
| inj | injection |
| kg | kilogram |
| L, l | liter |
| l | left |
| LAS | label as such |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LOA | leave of absence |
| Legend | prescription medication |
| M | mix |
| M, m | meter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| m. ft. | mix and make |
| mixt | mixture |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MVI | multi-vitamin injection |
| Na | sodium |
| NaC1 | sodium chloride |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| no | number |
| noct | night |
| non rep, NR | no refills |
| 1/2 NS | half-normal saline (0.45% NaC1) |
| 1/4 NS | quarter-normal saline (0.22% NaC1) |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| N & V | nuasea and vomiting |
| OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
| once, X1 | one time dose |
| oph, ophth | opthalmic |
| OR | operating room |
| otic | ear |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p | after |
| pchs, PC | after meals and at bedtime |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate, peak flow |
| per | by |
| PM | afternoon, evening |
| post | after |
| post op | after surgery |
| post partum | after delivery |
| PPI | patient package insert |
| PPO | preferred provider organization |
| pre op | before surgery |
| PR, pr | rectally |
| pulv. | a powder |
| q.s. adm, qs | add to the amount needed |
| q wk | every week |
| r | right |
| BDC | red blood cells |
| rect, rec | rectal, per rectum |
| RR | recovery room |
| SC, sq, sub-q | subcutaneous |
| sig | directions, label as such |
| s.l., sl | sublingual |
| sos | if needed |
| SR | sustained release |
| ss | 1/2 (one-half) |
| STAT | immediately, now, at once |
| supp, suppos | suppository |
| surg | surgery |
| susp. | suspension |
| SWI, SWFI | sterile water, sterile water for injection |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| T.O. | telephone order |
| top. | topically, locally |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| Tr, tinct | tincture |
| Tx | treatment |
| ung, oint | ointment |
| units, u, U | units |
| URI | upper resperatory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag. (PV) | vaginal, per vagina |
| vit | vitamin |
| VO | verbal order |
| WA, W/A | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| i | one |
| ii | two |
| iii | three |
| iv | four |
| v | five |
| JCAHO | joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations |
| KCI | potassium chloride |
| LRI | lower respiratory infection |
| tinct | tincture |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| kl | killoliter |
| ss | half |
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Ca | calcium |
| CHF | conjestive heart failure |
| Fe | iron |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| K | potassium |
| MCO | manage care organization |
| Na | sodium |
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