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Miscellaneous 1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ad lib | at pleasure |
| amp | ampule |
| anes | anesthesia |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq; aqua | water |
| aq dist | distilled water |
| ASA | aspirin |
| AWP | average wholesale price |
| BCP | birth control pills |
| BM | bowel movement |
| B&O | belladonna & opium |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHF | cogestive heart failure |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| DC | discontinue |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |
| disp | dispense |
| DS | double strength |
| DX | diagnosis |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ETOH | ethanol, alcohol |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| HA | headache |
| HC | hydrocortisone |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| INH | isoniazid |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| LOC | laxative of choice |
| MAC | max allowable cost |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| ATC | around the clock |
| MS | morphine sulfate |
| MVI | multivitamin infusion |
| NF | non-formulary |
| N&V | nausea & vomiting |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| NR | no refill |
| OTC | over the counter |
| O2 | oxygen |
| PCN | penicillin |
| Ped | pediatric |
| QS | sufficient quantity |
| Qsad | sufficient quantity to add |
| Rx | prescription, take |
| ss | one-half or 1/2 |
| s | without |
| sig | label |
| s.o.b. | shortness of breath |
| SSKI | saturated solution of potassium iodide |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| SWI | sterile water for injection |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| TRA | to run at |
| USP | United States Pharmacopia |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VO | verbal order |
| Vit | vitamin |
| VS | vital sign |
| w/a | while awake |
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