Abbreviations Flashcards
po
by mouth
sl
sublingual
amps
ampules, ampoules
caps
capsules
ung.
ointment, unguent
K or Kx
Kardex
PRBC’s
packed red blood cells
NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
ac
before meals
MR
may repeat
CVL
central venous line
bg/BG
blood glucose
AU
both ears
mcg, ug
microgram(s)
GT
gastrostomy tube
(Up Arrow)
increase
KCl
potassium chloride
c
with
gr.
grain(s)
str.
strength
kg
kilogram(s)
FDHS
for duration of hospital stay
NPO
nothing by mouth
vag.
vaginally
D/C
discontinue (discharge)
STAT
immediately
susp.
suspension
NaCl
sodium chloride
AD
right ear
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
qd, daily
every day, once a day, once daily, daily
q2d (q3d, q4d, etc.)
every second day
NKA
no known allergies
L.A.
long acting
FFP
fresh frozen plasma
elix.
liquid
qid
four times a day