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Pharm Abbreviations
common pharmacology abbreviation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amp | ampule |
| aq | aqueous |
| bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| cc DO NOT USE | cubic centimeter Write: 'mL' |
| DC, disc, d/c | discontinue |
| disp | dispense |
| Dl, dL | deciliter |
| dr | dram |
| DW | distilled water |
| elix | elixir |
| et | and |
| ext | extract |
| fl, fld | fluid |
| g, gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gt(t) | drop(s) |
| h, hr | hours |
| hs; HS DO NOT USE | hour of sleep (write 'bedtime') |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| Kg, kg | kilogram |
| L, l | liter |
| lb | pound |
| M, min | minim; or can mean minute |
| mcg, ug | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| mEq | millequivalent |
| ml, mL | milliliter |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MS DO NOT USE | write: 'morphine sulfate' |
| n | normal |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| K | potassium |
| NKA | no know allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| noct | at night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| OD DO NOT USE | Write: right eye; overdose |
| OS DO NOT USE | Write: left eye |
| OU DO NOT USE | Write: both eyes |
| os | mouth |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PM, pm | afternoon, evening |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | whenever necessary |
| pt | pint; patient |
| q | every |
| qd DO NOT USE | Write: every day |
| QOD DO NOT USE | Write: every other day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q6-8h | every 6 to 8 hous |
| qid | four time per day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| Rx | take, prescribe |
| R | right; rectal |
| s | without |
| SC, S/Q DO NOT USE | Write: Sub-q; subQ; subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| SOS | once if necessary |
| sp | spirits |
| ss | one half |
| stat, STAT | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| T, Tbsp | tablespoon |
| t, tsp | teaspoon |
| tid | three time a day |
| tinc, tinct | tincture |
| ung | ointment |
| KOH | potassium hydroxide |
| agit | shake, stir |
| am | morning |
| ASA | aspirin |
| C | cup, Celsius |
| cm | centimeter |
| c/o | complaining of |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| dil | dilute |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, throat |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Fe | iron |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| h | hour |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| inj | injection |
| K | potassium |
| Na | Sodium |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| LR | lactated Ringer's solution |
| med | medicine |
| MLD | minimum lethal dose |
| mn | midnight |
| MO | mineral oil |
| MTD | maximum tolerated dose |
| N/V | nausea/vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OTC | over-the-counter |
| PL | placebo |
| PMI | patient medication instruction |
| pr | per rectum |
| pulv | powder |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qpm | every night |
| r/o | rule out |
| S, Sig | give the following directions; label |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TO | telephone order |
| tus | cough |
| vag | vagina |
| ves | bladder |
| VO | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| W/O | water in oil |
| x | times |
| y/o | years old |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| d | day |
| m | meter |
| mm | millimeter |
| NAS | nasal |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB skin test) |
| Rx | take, prescribe |
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