Abbreviations Flashcards by Christal Baker | Brainscape

Q

ac

A

before meals

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amp

A

ampoule

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ASA

A

acetylsalicylic acid

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cap

A

capsule

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DC, dc, d/c

A

discontinue, discharge

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elix

A

elixir

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gtt

A

drops

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G, gm, g, gr

A

grams

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hs

A

hour of sleep/bedtime

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IU

A

international units

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IV

A

intravenous

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KCL

A

potassium choride

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L, l

A

litre

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LOC

A

laxative of choice

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mEq

A

milliEquivalent

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Mg, mg

A

milligram

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ml

A

millilitre

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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OD, od

A

overdose, once a day, right eye

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oz

A

ounce

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pc

A

post meal

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po

A

by mouth

Q

pr

A

by rectum

Q

prn

A

as necessary

Q

sl

A

sublingual

Q

supp

A

suppository

Q

STAT

A

immediately

Q

tab

A

tablet

Q

TPN

A

total parental nutrition

Q

ung

A

ointment

Q

meds

A

medications

Q

SL

A

saline lock

Q

Heplock

A

Heparin Lock

Q

puffs

A

aerosol medication administer

Q

nebs

A

nebulized medication

Q

u

A

unit

Q

IR

A

immediate release

Q

SR

A

slow release

Q

CR

A

continued release

Q

sc

A

subcutaneous

Q

EC

A

enteric coated

Q

cc

A

millilitres/cubic centimeters

Q

os

A

left eye

Q

qd

A

everyday

Q

rec

A

rectally

Q

PCA

A

patient controlled analgesic

Q

NTG

A

Nitroglycerin

Q

Abx

A

antibiotic

Q

PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

Q

NC

A

0.9% normal saline

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D5NS

A

5% Dextrose in 0.9% normal saline

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D51/2NS

A

5% dextrose in 0.45% normal saline

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Nsc20mEqKCL

A

0.9% normal saline with 20 mEq of potassium chloride

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NSc40mEqKCL

A

0.9% normal saline with 40 mEq of potassium chloride

Q

D5W

A

5% dextrose in water

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RL

A

ringers lactate