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abbreviation
Question | Answer |
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aa | of each |
ad | up to |
cc | cubic centimeter |
dtd | dispense such dose |
Eq | equivalent |
g | gram |
gal | gallon |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
h, hr | hour |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
mg/kg | milligram per killogram |
mL | milliliter |
mOsm | milliosmole |
# | number |
qs (ad) | sufficient quantity (to make up) |
pt | pint |
qt | quart |
ss | one-half |
tbs | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
U* | unit |
amp | ampule |
cap | capsule |
ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
elix | elixer |
fl (oz) | fluid (oz) |
inj | injection |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous push |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
MDI | metered dose inhaler |
oint | ointment |
sol | soultion |
supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
TDS | transdermal delivery system |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
ung | ointment |
D5LR | 5% dextrose in lactated ringer solution |
D5NS | 5% dextrose in normal saline |
D5,10,20W | 5% 10% 20% dextrose in water |
DW | distilled water |
NS | (0.9%)normal saline |
1/2 NS | (0.45%) half normal saline |
o/w | oil in water |
R(/)L | ringer lactated solution |
SWFI | sterile water for injection |
w/o | water in oil |
abd | abdomen |
ad | right ear |
as | left ear |
au | both ears |
buc | in the cheek |
IA | intra arterial |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
IT | intrathecal |
IV | intravenous |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
od | right eye |
os | left eye |
ou | both eyes |
per | by |
PO | by mouth |
PR | per rectum |
PV | per vagina |
R | rectum |
SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
SL | sublingual |
top | topical |
vag | vaginal |
a(c) | before meals |
ad lib | at pleasure |
AM | morning |
ATC | around the clock |
bid | twice a day |
h, hr | hour |
hs | at bedtime |
noct | at night |
p(c) | after (meals) |
PM | evening |
postop | postoperative |
pp | after meals |
prn | as needed |
q(d) | everyday |
q4,6,8h | every 4,6,8 hour |
qh | every hour |
qid | 4 times a day |
qod | every other day |
tid | three times a day |
wk | week |