Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
Cap/ caps
A
Capsules
2
Q
CR
A
Controlled release
Usually given less frequently
3
Q
LA
A
Long Acting
Given less frequently
4
Q
SA
A
Sustained action
Given less frequently
5
Q
SA
A
Sustained release/ slow release
Given less frequently
6
Q
DS
A
Double Strength
Given less frequently
7
Q
EC
A
Enteric Coated
Does not dissolve in stomach
Dissolves more in alkaline secretions of intestines
8
Q
EX
A
Elixir
9
Q
Sol
A
Solution
10
Q
sp
A
Spirit
11
Q
supp, sup
A
Suppository
12
Q
Susp
A
Suspension
Must be shaken before being poured
13
Q
syr
A
Syrup
14
Q
tab, tabs
A
Tablet
15
Q
tr, trinct
A
Trincture
16
Q
ung, oint
A
ointment
17
Q
KVO
A
Keep vein open
18
Q
TKO
A
To keep open
19
Q
Discontinue
A
Discontinue the med
20
Q
NKA
A
No known allergies
21
Q
NKDA
A
No known drug allergies
