Abbreviation | Name | Use |
ACE inhibitor | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | |
APAP | acetaminophen | Tylenol- uses: analgesic and/or anti-pyretic |
DNC-100 | darvocet N100 | |
EPI | epinephrine | Adrenalin-uses: bronchospasm, allergic reactions,and anaphylaxis |
FA | folic acid | vitamin B9 |
OTC | over the counter | |
NS | normal saline | |
Fe | iron | |
FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate | |
MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate | |
HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide | diuretic |
INH | isoniazed | anti-tuberculosis |
MOM | milk of magnesia | |
NTG | nitroglycerin | dosage forms: sublinqual, oral, aerosol,IV, ointment, and patch |
PCN | penicillin | |
TCN | tetracycline | |
PNV | prenatal vitamins | |
MVI | multivitamin | |
HCL | hydrochloric acid | |
AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome | |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus | |
MI | myocardial infraction | heart attack |
URI | upper respiratory infection | |
LRI | lower respiratory infection | |
HTN | typertension | |
MS | multiple sclerosis | |
CHF | congestive heart failure | |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis | |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease | |
Pb | phenobarabital | |
SMZ/TMP | sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim | Bactrim or Septa-sulfa antibiotic |
CCB | calicum channel blocker | |
DDAVP | desmopressin acetate | |
Dig | digoxin | |
PCP | primary care physician | |
Hep | heparin | IV anti-coagulant |
D5W | 5% dextrose in water | |
D51/2NS | 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride | |
D5LR | 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution | |
ASA | aspirin | Uses: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, and anti-coagulant |
ASA | asririn | uses: analgesic, anti-flammatory, anti-pyretic, and anit-cogulant |