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Term | Definition |
PRN | as needed |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
PC | after meals |
PR | per rectum |
PPD | purified protein derivative |
q | every |
QOD | every other day |
q4h | every four hours |
AC | before meals |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
BID | twice daily |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
FUO | fever of undetermined orgin |
gtt | drops |
gr | grain |
HS | bedtime |
IM | Intramuscular, internal medicine |
MAO | monoamine oxidase |
MRSA | Methicillin-resistant staphlococcus aureus |
MVI | multivitamin injection |
NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
OD | Over Dose, right eye |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
OS | left eye |
PO | by mouth, orally |
R/O | rule out |
sl | sublingual |
suppos. | suppository |
T | tablespoonful |
TCN | tetracycline |
ung | ointment |
HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
IV | intravenous |
without | s, w/o, |
t, tsp | teaspoon |
cap | capsule |
i | one |
i-ii | 1-2 |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
TID | three times a day |
QID | four times a day |
MR1X | may repeat times one or one time |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
NTE | not to exceed |
NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
PCN | penicillin |
AD | right ear |
wt | weight |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
Syr | syrup or syringes |
sol | solution |
qd | every day |
ou | each eye |
NR | no refill or no repeat |
inj | injection |
fl. oz. | fluid ounce(s) |
EtOH | alcohol |
dr | dram |
cc | cubic centimeter |
chol | cholesterol |
BP | blood pressure |
au | both ears |
ad | right ear |
fl. dr. | fluid dram |
NS | normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) |
DSS | docusate sodium (colace) |
EPI | epinephrine |
LA | long acting |
∆ | change |
ECT | enteric coated tablet |
FE, Fe, FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate |
K or K+ | potassium |
MSO4, MS | morphine sulfate |
MVI | multivitamin |
D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
WA | while awake |
FA | folic acid |
CR | controlled release |
LR | lactated ringers solution |
HL | heparin lock |
Dig. | digoxin |
APAP | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
ASA | aspirin |
MPF | Methyl-Paraben Free (preservative free) |
CP | chest pain |
BM | bowel movement |
H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
DAW | dispense as written |
KCL | potassium chloride |
ER | extended release |
SR | sustained release |
SCT | sugar coated tablet |
DC, D/C, d/c | discontinue or discharge |
D5 | dextrose 5% |
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