Abbreviations Flashcards by Shay Lisbon

Q

Abx

A

antibiotics

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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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cc

A

cubic centimetres

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CR

A

continuous release

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DC

A

discontinue, discharge

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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EC

A

Enteric Coated

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elix

A

elixir

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gtt

A

drops

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G/gr/gm

A

gram

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Heplock

A

Heparin Lock

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hs

A

at bedtime

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Hx

A

history

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IR

A

Immediate Release

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IU

A

International Unit

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IV

A

intravenous

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KCL

A

potassium chloride

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L

A

litre

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LOC

A

laxative of choice/ level of consciousness

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meds

A

medications

Q

mEq

A

milliequivalent

Q

Mg

A

milligram

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ml

A

millilitre

Q

nebs

A

nebulized medication

Q

NKA

A

no known allergies

Q

NTG

A

nitroglycerin

Q

O2

A

oxygen

Q

OD/od

A

overdose/once daily/right eye

Q

os

A

left eye

Q

oz

A

ounce

Q

PCA

A

Patient Controlled Analgesia

Q

PICC

A

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

Q

po

A

by mouth

Q

pr

A

per rectum

Q

prn

A

as necessary

Q

qd

A

everyday

Q

rec

A

rectally

Q

Rx

A

prescription

Q

sc

A

subcutaneous

Q

sl

A

sublingual

Q

SL

A

Saline Lock

Q

SR

A

Slow Release

Q

supp

A

suppository

Q

Sx

A

surgery/symptoms

Q

STAT

A

immediately

Q

tab

A

tablet

Q

TPN

A

Total Parenteral Nutrition

Q

Tx

A

treatment

Q

u

A

units

Q

ung

A

ointment

Q

NS

A

Normal Saline

Q

D5NS

A

5% Dextrose in Normal Saline

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D5W

A

5% Dextrose in Water