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CA for Pharmacy
Common Abbreviations for Pharmacy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1* | 1 hour |
| 5-FU | 5-fluorouracil |
| 6-MP | 6-mercaptopurine |
| 6-TG | 6-thioguanine |
| a | before |
| a.d. | right ear |
| aa | of each |
| aa qs ad | a sufficient quantity of each up to |
| ac | before meals |
| ACQ | acquisition cost |
| ad | up to |
| ad lib | as much as desired |
| ADD | attention deficient disorder |
| ADHD | attention deficient hyperactive disorder |
| ADI | American Drug Index |
| adm | admission |
| ADR | adverse drug reaction |
| Ag | silver |
| agit | shake |
| AIDs | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| Al | aluminum |
| Al(OH)3 | aluminum hydroxide |
| am | before noon; morning |
| AMP | Average Manufactuer Price |
| AMI | Acute myocardial infarction |
| amp | ampule |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| appl | applicator; apply |
| aq;aqua | water; drinking water |
| aq;dist | distilled water |
| aq;pur | purified water |
| Ara-C | cytarabine |
| as | left ear |
| ASA | asprin (acetylsalicyclic acid) |
| ASHD | ateriosclerosis heart disease |
| atc | around the clock |
| AU | both ears |
| Au | gold |
| AV | atrial ventricular |
| AWP | average wholesale price |
| AZT | zidovudine |
| B&O | belladonna and opium |
| bid | 2 times a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BUN | Blood, Urea and Nitrogen |
| BW | body weight |
| c | with |
| C | centigrade |
| C | Carbon |
| CA | cancer |
| CA | Cardiac Arrest |
| Ca | calcium |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap | capsule |
| cardio | heart |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter; same as mililiter |
| CDC | center for disease control |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cid | 5 times a day |
| Cl- | chloride |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | castor oil |
| conc | concentration |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| cpd | compound |
| CR | controlled release |
| cr;crm | cream |
| CSA | controlled substance act of 1970 |
| CV | cariovascular |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident; stroke |
| *down arrow* | decrease |
| d | give |
| d.t.d. # | give such doses |
| d/c or DC | discontinue |
| D10W | 10% dextrose in water |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |
| DI | diabetes insipidus |
| DIC | Drug Information Center |
| dict | as directed |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dipense |
| div # | divide |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DME | durable medical equipment |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DUR | drug utilization review |
| DW | distilled water |
| DX | diagnosis |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ED | erectile dysfuction |
| EENT | eyes, ear, nose, throat |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| emp ut | in the manner prescribed |
| emul | emulsion |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| ERD | End Stage Renal Disease |
| et | and |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| ex aqua | in water |
| ext | extract |
| O+ | female |
| f, ft | make; prepare |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | Food & Drug Administration |
| Fe | iron |
| FeGluc | ferrous gluconate |
| FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate |
| fl | fluid |
| g or gm | gram |
| GERD | gastro esophageal reflux disease |
| Gl | stomach; gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt(s) | drop or drops |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h | hour |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HC | hydrocortisone |
| HCFA | Health Care Financing Administration |
| HCL | hydrochloric acid |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiencyh virus |
| HMO | health maintenace organization |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | bedtime or hour of sleep |
| HTN | hypertension |
| *up arrow* | increase |
| I | iodine |
| IA | injection into artery |
| ID | injection into skin |
| IDD | insulin dependent diabetic |
| IM | injection into muscle |
| IMP; IV bolus | intravenous push; a rapid injection |
| INH | isoniazid |
| inj | injection |
| IO, I/O | fluid intake and output |
| ISDN | isosorbide dinitrate |
| IV | injection into vein |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy back |
| JCAHO | Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
| JCO | Joint Commission Organization |
| K | Potassium |
| KCL | Potassium Chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | left |
| LA | long acting |
| LAS | label as such |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| legend | prescription only drug |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| LR | Lactated Ringer's solution |
| O-> | male |
| M | mix the contents of the formula |
| m ft | mix and make |
| M2 | meter squared |
| MAC | maximum allowable cost |
| mag | magnesium |
| mcg | microgram |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MgO | magnesium oxide |
| MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL | milliliter |
| MOA | mechanism of action |
| MOM | milk of magnesium |
| MS | morphine sulfate or multiple sclerosis |
| MTM | Medication Therapy Management |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| MV | multiple vitamins |
| 1/2 N.S. | 0.45% sodium cholride for inj |
| N.B. | note well; pay attention to this |
| N.R. | no refill |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCL | sodium chloride |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
| NDC | national drug code |
| neph | relates to kidneys |
| NF | National Formulary |
| NIDD | non insulin dependent diabetic |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NMT | Nebulized mist treatment |
| no | number of units |
| NO | nitrous oxide |
| noct | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NPSG | National Patient Safety Goal |
| NS or N.S. | normal saline; 0.9% NaCL |
| NSAID | non steroidal anti inflammatory drug |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| O with a slash through it | none |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 |
| OC | Oral Contraceptive |
| ocul | relates to the eye |
| OD | right eye |
| OD | overdose |
| opthalmic | relates to the eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter; doesn't require RX |
| otic | relates to the ear |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pb | piggyback |
| pc | after meals |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PDR | Physicians Desk Reference |
| ped | pediatric |
| per | by |
| pm | after noon |
| po | by mouth |
| post op | after surger |
| PPI | patient package insert; Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| pr | rectally |
| pre op | before surgery |
| prn | as needed |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| pulmonary | relates to lung |
| pulv | a bulk powder |
| q | every |
| q2 h | every 2 hours |
| q4-6 h | every 4 to 6 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | up to (a sufficient quantity) |
| qs ad | add to the amount |
| R | rectally |
| RBC | red blood count |
| rep | repeat |
| RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
| RX | you take |
| s | without |
| sig | directions |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol | solution |
| SOS | if there is a need |
| SR | sustained release |
| ss | 1/2 |
| STAT | now; at once |
| SWFI | Sterile Water for injection |
| subq or SC | subcutaneously |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr | syrup |
| SZ | seizure |
| T3 | triiodothyroxine, liothyronine |
| T4 | Levothyroxine |
| tab | tablet |
| tal dos | such doses |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbs;tbsp | tablespoon; 15 ml |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| temp | body temperature |
| TID | 3 times a day |
| tin; tr | tincture |
| tiw | 3 times a week |
| top | topical |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| tsp | teaspoon; 5 ml |
| TX | treatment |
| U;IU | units; international units |
| UA | urinalysis |
| ud | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| v/v | volume in volume solution |
| vag | vaginally |
| vit | vitamin |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/v | weight in volume solution |
| WBC | white blood count |
| WFI | water for injection |
| xx | female chromosome |
| xy | male chromosome |
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