Abbreviations For Transcribing Medication Orders Flashcards

1
Q

D.C. ( d.c. or d/c)

A

Discontinued

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2
Q

OTC

A

Over the counter

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3
Q

mEq

A

Millequivalent

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4
Q

M.O.M.

A

Milk of magnesia

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5
Q

NSAID

A

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug

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6
Q

Ung

A

Ointment

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7
Q

amp

A

Ampule

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8
Q

syr

A

Syrup

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9
Q

tinct

A

Tincture

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10
Q

spans

A

Spansules

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11
Q

spt

A

Spirits

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12
Q

elix

A

Elixir

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13
Q

comp

A

Compound

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14
Q

susp

A

Suspension

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15
Q

emul

A

Emulsion

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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