Abbreviations in Prescriptions Flashcards
what is the abbreviation for ear and eye within a prescription?
no abbreviation, needs to be written out
EX.: right ear or eye; both ears or eyes
what does the abbreviation bucc stand for? what is the route of administration for it?
buccal
dissolved within the cheek
what is the abbreviation for enteric? what is the route of administration?
no abbreviation
administered through a tube or port to the small intestine
what does GT mean? what is the route of administration?
Gastrostomy tube
given through a tube or port directly to the stomach
what does MDI stand for?
Metered dose inhaler
what does NG (T) stand for? what is the route of administration?
Nasogastric
given through a tube inserted in the nose to the stomach
what does NPO stand for?
nothing by mouth
what does PO stand for?
by mouth
what is the abbreviation for rectal?
“per rectum” no abbreviation
what does SL and subl stand for? what is the route of administration?
sublingual
dissolved under the tongue
what does “top” stand for? what is the route of administration?
topical
applied to the skin
what does “vag” stand for?
vagina
given per vagina
what does the term epidural pertain to?
injections to the epidural space; specifically usually in the lumbar region
what does hypo stand for and what does the term refer to?
hypodermic
injections under the skin; specifically subcutaneous injections and intramuscular injections
what does “ID” stand for? what does this refer to?
intradermal
injections given under the skin, in the layer below the epidermis
what does “IM” stand for? what does this refer to?
intramuscular
injections given within a muscle
what is the meaning of the term, “intrathecal”?
given into the spinal canal
what does the term IVPG mean?
intravenous piggyback
what does PN mean? what is the route?
parenteral nutrition
nutritional feedings per intravenous line in vein
what does ā or a mean?
before
what does p̄ mean?
after (think “post”)
what does c̅ mean?
with (ex. with meals)
what does S̄ mean?
without
what does ac mean?
before meals
what does pc mean?
after meals
what does ad lib mean?
give as desired (pertains to fluids not medications)
what does bid mean?
two times a day
what does tid mean?
three times a day
what does qid mean?
four times a day
what does on call mean?
give medication when the x-ray department or operating room calls for patient
what does prn mean?
as needed
what does qh mean?
every hour
what does qhs mean?
every night at bedtime
what does stat mean?
immediately and only one dose
what does “aq” stand for?
aqueous solution
what is the abbreviation for elixir?
elix
what is the abbreviation for emulsion?
emul
what is the abbreviation for suspension?
susp
name three nonparenteral routes
gastric buccal vaginal eye and ear topical rectal
what is the abbreviation “ung” for?
ointment
what is the abbreviation for suppository?
supp
what does ODT stand for?
oral dissolving tablet
name three of the basic rights of patient
right patient right drug right dose right time right route right documentation right to refuse treatment
