Common Pharmacy Abbreviations and Acronyms
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| AA | amino acid; Aminosyn
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| aaa | apply to affected area
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| ABX; ABx | antibiotic
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| ac; a.c.; AC | before meals
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| ACD | automated compounding device
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| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme
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| ad; a.d.; AD | right ear
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| AHF | antihemophilic factor
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| AM; a.m. | morning
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| amp | ampule
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| APAP | acetaminophen; Tylenol
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| aq | water
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| as; a.s.; AS | left ear
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| ASA | aspirin
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| au; a.u.; AU | both ears; each ear
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| AZT; ZDV | azidothymidine; zidovudine
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| B1 | vitamin B1; thiamin
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| B2 | vitamin B2; riboflavin
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| B5 | vitamin B5; pantothenic acid
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| B6 | vitamin B6; pyridoxine HCl
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| B12 | vitamin B12; cyanocobalamin
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| b.i.d.; BID | twice daily
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| BSA | body surface area
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| BSC | biological safety cabinet
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| BUD | beyond-use date
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| °C | degrees centigrade; temperature in degrees centigrade
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| Ca | calcium
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| CACI | compounding aseptic containment isolator
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| CaCl; CaCl2 | calcium chloride
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| CaG; CaGluc | calcium gluconate
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| CAI | compounding aseptic isolator
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| Cap | capsule
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| CCB | calcium-channel blocker
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| CHIP | Children's Health Insurance Program
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| Cleo | clindamycin; Cleocin
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| CSP | compounded sterile preparation
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| Cu | copper
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| D5; D5W; D5W | dextrose 5% in water
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| D5 1/4 | dextrose 5% in 1/4 normal saline; dextrose 5% in 0.225% sodium chloride
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| D5 1/3 | dextrose 5% in 1/3 normal saline; dextrose 5% in 0.33% sodium chloride
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| D5 1/2 | dextrose 5% in 1/2 normal saline; dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride
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| D5LR | dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's solution
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| D5NS | dextrose 5% in normal saline; dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride
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| D10; D10W | dextrose 10% in water
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| D50; D50W | dextrose 50% in water
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| D70; D70W | dextrose 70% in water
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| DAW | dispense as written
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| DC; d/c | discontinue
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| D/C | discharge
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| DCA | direct compounding area
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| Dig | digoxin
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| disp | dispense
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| DPT; DTP | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (immunization)
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| dtd | dispense this dose; dispense such dose
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| EC | enteric-coated
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| EC ASA | enteric-coated aspirin
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| EEC | empty evacuated container
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| Elix | elixir
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| eMAR | electronic medication administration record
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| E-mycin; Emycin; E.E.S. | erythromycin
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| epi | epinephrine
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| EPO | epoetin alfa; erythropoietin
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| ER; XR; XL | extended-release
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| °F | degrees Fahrenheit; temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
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| FDA | Food and Drug Administration
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| Fen-Phen | fenfluramine/phentermine
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| FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate; iron
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| fl | fluid
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| fl. oz | fluid ounce
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| 5-fu; 5-Fu | fluorouracil
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| g, G | gram
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| Gent | gentamicin
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| gr | grain
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| gtt; gtts | drop; drops
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| h; hr | hour
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| HC | hydrocortisone
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| HCl | hydrochloride
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| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide
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| HEPA | high-efficiency particulate air (filter)
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| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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| HL; heplock; lock | heparin lock; heparin lock flush; saline lock; saline lock flush
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| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization
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| H202 | hydrogen peroxide
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| HRT | hormone replacement therapy
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| h.s.; HS | bedtime
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| Hyperal | hyperalimentation; TPN; total parenteral nutrition
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| i | one
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| ii | two
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| iii | three
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| IA | intra-arterial
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| IBU | ibuprofen; Motrin
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| IC | intracardiac
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| ID | intradermal
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| Ig | immunoglobulin
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| IgG | immunoglobulin G
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| IM | intramuscular
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| Inj | injection
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| IPA | isopropyl alcohol
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| Irr. | irrigation
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| ISDN | isosorbide dinitrate
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| ISMO | isosorbide mononitrate
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| ISMP | Institute for Safe Medication Practices
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| ISO | International Organization for Standardization
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| IT | intrathecal
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| IV | intravenous
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| IVF | intravenous fluid
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| IVIG; IVIg | intravenous immunoglobulin
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| IVP | intravenous push
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| IVPB | intravenous piggyback
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| K; K+ | potassium
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| K1 | vitamin K; phytonadione
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| KCl | potassium chloride
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| KCZ; KTZ | ketoconazole
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| kg | kilogram
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| KMnO4 | potassium permanganate
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| L | liter
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| LAFW | laminar airflow workbench; hood
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| LAH | laminar airflow hood
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| LAX | laxative
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| lb | pound
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| LD | loading dose
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| Lido | lidocaine
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| LOC | laxative of choice
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| LR; RL | lactated Ringer's solution; Ringer's lactate
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| LVP | large-volume parenteral
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| Mag; Mg: MAG | magnesium
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| Mag cit; Mg. Citrate; Mg Citrate; MgCitrate; Mag. Citrate; MAG. Citrate | magnesium citrate; citrate of magnesium
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| Mag. Oxide; MAG. Oxide; Mg. Oxide; Mg Oxide; MgOxide | magnesium oxide
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| MAOI | monoamine oxidase inhibitor
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| MAR | medication administration record
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| mcg; µg | microgram
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| MDI | metered-dose inhaler
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| MDV | multiple-dose vial
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| Med; MED; med; meds | medication; medications
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| mEq | milliequivalent
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| mEq/L | milliequivalents per liter
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| mEq/min | milliequivalents per minute
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| mEq/mL | milliequivalents per milliliter
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| mg | milligram
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| mg/kg | milligrams per kilogram
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| mg/kg/day; mg/kg/d | milligrams per kilogram per day
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| mg/kg/hr | milligrams per kilogram per hour
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| mg/kg/min | milligrams per kilogram per minute
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| MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate; magnesium
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| mL | milliliter
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| mL/hr | milliliters per hour
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| mL/min | milliliters per minute
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| mm | millimole
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| MMR | measles, mumps, rubella (immunization)
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| Mn | manganese
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| MOM; M.O.M. | milk of magnesia
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| MR | may repeat
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| M.S. | morphine sulfate
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| MU; mu | million units
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| MVI; MVI-12 | multiple vitamin injection; multivitamins for parenteral administration
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| Na | sodium
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| NaCl | sodium chloride; salt
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| NaPhos3; Na3PO4 | sodium phosphate
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| NDC | National Drug Code
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| NF; non-form | nonformulary
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| NOR-EPI | norepinephrine
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NR; d.n.r. | no refills; do not repeat
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| NS | normal saline; 0.9% sodium chloride
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| 1/2NS | one-half normal saline; 0.45% sodium chloride
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| 1/4NS | one-quarter normal saline; 0.225% sodium chloride
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| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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| NTG | nitroglycerin
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| od; o.d.; OD | right eye
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| ODT | orally disintegrating tablet
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| OPTH; OPHTH; Opth | ophthalmic
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| os; o.s.; OS | left eye
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| OTC | over the counter; no prescription required
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| ou; o.u.; OU | both eyes; each eye
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| oz | ounce
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| p.c.; PC | after meals
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| PCA | patient-controlled anesthesia
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| PCN | penicillin
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| PDR | Physicians' Desk Reference
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| PEC | primary engineering control
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| Per | by
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| PF | preservative-free
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| PFS | prefilled syringe
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| PHI | protected health information
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| PM; p.m. | afternoon; evening
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| PO | orally; by mouth
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| PO4 | phosphate
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| PPD | purified protein derivative; TB skin test
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| PPE | personal protective equipment
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| PPI | proton pump inhibitor
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| PPN | partial parenteral nutrition
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| PPO | preferred provider organization
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| PR | per rectum; rectally
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| PRN; p.r.n. | as needed; as occasion requires
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| PV | per vagina; vaginally
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| PVC | polyvinyl chloride
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| q | every
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| q.h.; qhour | every hour
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| q2h | every 2 hours
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| q4h | every 4 hours
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| q6h | every 6 hours
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| q8h | every 8 hours
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| q12h | every 12 hours
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| q24h | every 24 hours
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| q48h | every 48 hours
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| QA | quality assurance
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| QAM; qam | every morning
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| qDay; QD | every day
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| q.i.d.; QID | four times daily
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| QOD; Q other day; Q.O. Day | every other day
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| QPM; qpm | every evening
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| qs; qsad | quantity sufficient; a sufficient quantity to make
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| QTY; qty | quantity
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| qwk; qweek | every week
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| Rx | prescription; pharmacy; medication; drug; recipe; take
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| SDV | single-dose vial
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| sig | write on label; signa; directions
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| SL; sub-L | sublingual
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| SMZ-TMP | sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim; Bactrim
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| SO4 | sulfate
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| sol | solution
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| SR | sustained-release
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| SS; ss | one-half
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| SSI | sliding-scale insulin
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| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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| Stat | immediately; now
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| Sub-Q; SC; SQ; sq | subcutaneous
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| SUPP; Supp | suppository
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| susp | suspension
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| SVP | small-volume parenteral
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| SW | sterile water
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| SWFI | sterile water for injection
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| Tab | tablet
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| TAB | triple antibiotic (solution or ointment); bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B
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| TBSP; tbsp | tablespoon; tablespoonful; 15 mL
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| TCN | tetracycline
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| Td | tetanus-diphtheria toxoid
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| TDS | transdermal delivery system
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| t.i.d.; TID | three times daily
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| tinct | tincture
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| t.i.w.; TIW | three times a week
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| TKO; TKVO; KO; KVO | to keep open; to keep vein open; keep open; keep vein open (a slow IV flow rate)
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| TO; T.O. | telephone order
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| Top | topical; applied to the skin
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| TPA | tissue plasminogen activator
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| TPN | total parenteral nutrition
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| TSP; tsp | teaspoon; teaspoonful; 5 mL
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| U | unit
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| ung | ointment
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| Units/hr; u/hr | units per hour
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| ut dict | as directed
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| VAG; vag | vagina; vaginally
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| Vanco | vancomycin
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| VO; V.O.; V/O | verbal order
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| w/ | with
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| WA; w.a. | while awake
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| wk; WK | week
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| w/o | without
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| Zn | zinc
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| ZnO; ZNO | zinc oxide
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| ZnSO4 | zinc sulfate
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| Z-Pak | azithromycin; Zithromax
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