abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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kg

A

kilogram

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2
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g

A

gram

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3
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mg

A

milligram

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4
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mcg

A

microgram

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5
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ml

A

milliliter

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6
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tsp

A

teaspoon

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7
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IM

A

intramuscular

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8
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IV

A

intravenous

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9
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PO

A

by mouth

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SC

A

subcutaneous

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SL

A

sublingual

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12
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TOP

A

topical

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13
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Dr

A

doctor

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14
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XR

A

X-ray

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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16
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Sx

A

symptom

17
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Tx

A

treatment

18
Q

FBC

A

full blood count

19
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BP

A

blood pressure

20
Q

Rx

A

prescription

21
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ac

A

before meals

22
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pc

A

after meals

23
Q

hs

A

at bedtime

24
Q

prn

A

as needed

25
Q

stat

A

give now

26
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ad

A

as desired/ would

27
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bid

A

twice a day

28
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tid

A

three times a day

29
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qid

A

four times a day

30
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i

A

one tablet