Abbreviation Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
a- | before |
ac | before meals |
AM,am,A.M | morning |
amp | ampule |
amt | amount |
aq | aqueous/water |
bid | twice a day |
c- | with |
cap | capule |
comaq | tap water |
dil | dilute |
disp | dispense |
dl,dL | deciliter |
ea | each |
elix | elixir |
et | and |
ext | extract |
fl,fld | fluid |
g | gram |
gt(t) | drop(s) |
HA | headache |
h,hr | hour |
hs,HS | Hour of sleep |
id,ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
Kg | kilogram |
L,l | liter |
lb | pound |
mEq | milliequivalent |
ml,mL | milliliter |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
NKA/NKDA | no known (drug) allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline |
8oz | full glass of water |
OD | right eye |
OS | Left eye |
OU | both eye |
oz | ounce |
p- | after |
pc | after meals |
PM,pm,P.M | afternoon or evening |
po,PO | by mouth |
PT | physical therapy |
Pt | patient |
pt | pint |
prn,PRN | whenever necessary |
q | every |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q3h | every 3 hours |
qid | four times a day |
qs | quantity sufficient |
qt | quart |
R | right, rectal |
Rx | take, prescribe |
s- | without |
SC,subcu,S/Q,SQ | subcutaneously |
Sig: | label |
SL | sublingual |
stat, STAT | immediately |
supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
T,tb,tbs,tbsp | tablespoon |
t,tsp | teaspoon |
tid | three times a day |
tine | tincture |
ung | ointment |
wk(s) | week(s) |
AD | right ear |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
cc | cubic centimeter |
DC,disc,d/c | discontinue |
gr | grain |
mcg,lg | microgram |
qd | every day |
qod | every other day |
ss | one half |
u | units |
ad lib | as desired |
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