abbreviation for dosage Flashcards

1
Q

before

A

a

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2
Q

Before meals

A

ac

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3
Q

As desired

A

ad lib

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4
Q

Morning

A

A.M./a.m.

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5
Q

Ampule

A

Amp

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6
Q

Two times a day

A

bid

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7
Q

With

A

c

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8
Q

Degree Celsius

A

°C

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9
Q

Capsule

A

cap

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10
Q

Discontinue

A

dc

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11
Q

5% dextrose in water

A

D5W

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12
Q

Diagnosis

A

Dx

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13
Q

elix

A

Elixor

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14
Q

gtt

A

Drop

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15
Q

h/hr/H

A

Hour

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16
Q

IM

A

Intramuscular

17
Q

IV

A

Intravenous

18
Q

IVP

A

Intravenous push or IV pyelogram

19
Q

IVPB

A

Intravenous piggy-back

20
Q

KVO

A

Keep vein open

21
Q

MDI

A

Metered dose inhaler

22
Q

NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

23
Q

NS

A

Normal saline

24
Q

NSAID

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

25
Q

p

A

After

26
Q

pc

A

After meals

27
Q

PICC

A

Peripherally inserted central catheter

28
Q

P.M./p.m

A

Afternoon/evening

29
Q

po/PO

A

By mouth

30
Q

postop

A

After surgery

31
Q

preop

A

Before surgery

32
Q

prn

A

When necessary

33
Q

PT

A

Physical therapy

34
Q

p

A

Pulse

35
Q

Q/q

A

Every

36
Q

qh

A

Every hour

37
Q

R/O

A

Rule out