Abbreviations For Transcribing Medication Orders Flashcards
1
Q
D.C. ( d.c. or d/c)
A
Discontinued
2
Q
OTC
A
Over the counter
3
Q
mEq
A
Millequivalent
4
Q
M.O.M.
A
Milk of magnesia
5
Q
NSAID
A
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug
6
Q
Ung
A
Ointment
7
Q
amp
A
Ampule
8
Q
syr
A
Syrup
9
Q
tinct
A
Tincture
10
Q
spans
A
Spansules
11
Q
spt
A
Spirits
12
Q
elix
A
Elixir
13
Q
comp
A
Compound
14
Q
susp
A
Suspension
15
Q
emul
A
Emulsion
16
Q
tab
A
Tablet
17
Q
D5W
A
5% dextrose in water
18
Q
caps
A
Capsule
19
Q
supp
A
Suppository
20
Q
E.C.
A
Enteric Coated
21
Q
O.D.
A
Right eye
22
Q
O.S.
A
Left eye
23
Q
O.U.
A
Both eyes
24
Q
Sig
A
Let it be labeled
25
Q
__
ss
A
One half
26
Q
Tonoc
A
Tonight
27
Q
ASA
A
Aspirin
28
Q
NTG
A
Nitroglycerin
29
Q
KVO
A
Keep Vein Open
30
Q
>
A
Greater than
