Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
Abx
A
antibiotics
2
Q
amps
A
ampules, ampoules
3
Q
asa
A
acetylsalicylic acid
4
Q
caps
A
capsules
5
Q
CPS
A
Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties
6
Q
DS
A
double strength
7
Q
EC
A
enteric coated
8
Q
HCTS
A
hydrochlorothiazide
9
Q
KCl
A
potassium chloride
10
Q
LMWH
A
low molecular weight heparin
11
Q
MgSO4
A
magnesium sulfate (epsom salts)
12
Q
MOM
A
Milk of Magnesia
13
Q
MS
A
morphine sulfate
14
Q
NTG
A
nitroglycerine
15
Q
OTC
A
over the counter (drugs)