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Medical abbreviation
common medical abbreviation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AWP | average wholesale price |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DM | diabetes melitus |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DUR | drug utilization review |
| EC | enteric coated |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gtt | drop |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| IV | intravenous |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| s | without |
| SOB | short of breath |
| T | temperature |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |