Abbreviations Word Scramble
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Abbreviation | Meaning |
a | Before |
aa | Of each |
ac | Before meals |
am | Morning |
amp | Ampule |
aq | water |
bid | twice a day |
c | with |
C | cup |
cap | capsule |
CD | controlled dose |
CR | controlled release |
dil | dilute |
DS | double strength |
EC | enteric coated |
elix | elixer |
fl, fld | fluid |
GT | gastrostomy tube |
gtt | drop |
h, hr | hour |
hs | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
KVO | keep vein open |
LA | Long acting |
LOS | length of stay |
min | minute |
mix | mixture |
NAS | intranasal |
NG, NGT | nasogastric, nasogastric tube |
noc, noct | at night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
per | by |
pm | evening |
po | by mouth |
pr | per rectum |
prn | as needed |
ad lib | as desired |
q | every |
qam | every morning |
qh, q2h, q4h | every hour, every two hours, every four hours etc.. |
qid | four times a day |
qd | everyday |
rect | rectum |
sl | sublingual |
sol, soln | solution |
SOS | may be repeated if necessary |
SR | sustained release |
S&S | swish and swallow |
stat | immediately |
subcut | subcutaneous |
supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
syp | syrup |
tab | tablet |
tid | three times a day |
tr, tinct | tincture |
ung, oint | ointment |
vag, v | vaginally |
XL | long acting |
XR | extended release |
cc | cubic centimeter |
dr | dram |
g | gram |
gr | grain |
IU | international unit |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mL | millileter |
oz | ounce |
pt | pint |
qt | quart |
T, tbs | tablespoon |
t, tsp | teaspoon |
/ | per |
< | less than |
> | greater than |
+/- | plus or minus |
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