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Pharm Abbreviations
Pharmocology Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AC/ac | before meals (ante cibum) |
| BID | two times a day (bis in die) |
| BSA | body surface area |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| CR | controlled release |
| dil | dilute |
| DR | delayed release |
| elix | elixir |
| E-R | extended release |
| g, gm, G | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| h, hr | hour |
| ID | intradermally |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L, l | liter |
| LA | long acting |
| lb | pound |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| ml, mL | milliliter |
| NKA/NKDA | no known allergies, no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
| NS | normal saline |
| oz | ounce |
| OTC | over the counter |
| p | after |
| pc/PC | after meals (post cibum) |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| per | through, by (route); each (math term) |
| PO | by mouth (per os) |
| PM | afternoon |
| prn | as needed (pro re nata) |
| q | every |
| qid | four times a day (quater en die) |
| qs | as much as needed |
| Rx | prescription treatment |
| s | without |
| SL, subl | sublingual |
| sol, soln | solution |
| SR | sustained release |
| stat | immediately |
| subcut | subcutaneous |
| supp | suppository |
| tab | tablet |
| TO | telephone order |
| tid | three time a day (ter in die) |
| TKO | to keep open |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| vag | vaginal |
| XR | extended release |
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