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Abbreviations in Prescriptions Flashcards

1
Q

what is the abbreviation for ear and eye within a prescription?

A

no abbreviation, needs to be written out

EX.: right ear or eye; both ears or eyes

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2
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what does the abbreviation bucc stand for? what is the route of administration for it?

A

buccal

dissolved within the cheek

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3
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what is the abbreviation for enteric? what is the route of administration?

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no abbreviation

administered through a tube or port to the small intestine

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4
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what does GT mean? what is the route of administration?

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Gastrostomy tube

given through a tube or port directly to the stomach

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5
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what does MDI stand for?

A

Metered dose inhaler

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6
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what does NG (T) stand for? what is the route of administration?

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Nasogastric

given through a tube inserted in the nose to the stomach

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7
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what does NPO stand for?

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nothing by mouth

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8
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what does PO stand for?

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by mouth

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9
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what is the abbreviation for rectal?

A

“per rectum” no abbreviation

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10
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what does SL and subl stand for? what is the route of administration?

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sublingual

dissolved under the tongue

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what does “top” stand for? what is the route of administration?

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topical

applied to the skin

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12
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what does “vag” stand for?

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vagina

given per vagina

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13
Q

what does the term epidural pertain to?

A

injections to the epidural space; specifically usually in the lumbar region

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14
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what does hypo stand for and what does the term refer to?

A

hypodermic

injections under the skin; specifically subcutaneous injections and intramuscular injections

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15
Q

what does “ID” stand for? what does this refer to?

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intradermal

injections given under the skin, in the layer below the epidermis

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16
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what does “IM” stand for? what does this refer to?

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intramuscular

injections given within a muscle

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17
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what is the meaning of the term, “intrathecal”?

A

given into the spinal canal

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18
Q

what does the term IVPG mean?

A

intravenous piggyback

19
Q

what does PN mean? what is the route?

A

parenteral nutrition

nutritional feedings per intravenous line in vein

20
Q

what does ā or a mean?

A

before

21
Q

what does p̄ mean?

A

after (think “post”)

22
Q

what does c̅ mean?

A

with (ex. with meals)

23
Q

what does S̄ mean?

A

without

24
Q

what does ac mean?

A

before meals

25
Q

what does pc mean?

A

after meals

26
Q

what does ad lib mean?

A

give as desired (pertains to fluids not medications)

27
Q

what does bid mean?

A

two times a day

28
Q

what does tid mean?

A

three times a day

29
Q

what does qid mean?

A

four times a day

30
Q

what does on call mean?

A

give medication when the x-ray department or operating room calls for patient

31
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what does prn mean?

A

as needed

32
Q

what does qh mean?

A

every hour

33
Q

what does qhs mean?

A

every night at bedtime

34
Q

what does stat mean?

A

immediately and only one dose

35
Q

what does “aq” stand for?

A

aqueous solution

36
Q

what is the abbreviation for elixir?

A

elix

37
Q

what is the abbreviation for emulsion?

A

emul

38
Q

what is the abbreviation for suspension?

A

susp

39
Q

name three nonparenteral routes

A 
gastric
buccal
vaginal
eye and ear
topical
rectal
40
Q

what is the abbreviation “ung” for?

A

ointment

41
Q

what is the abbreviation for suppository?

A

supp

42
Q

what does ODT stand for?

A

oral dissolving tablet

43
Q

name three of the basic rights of patient

A 
right patient
right drug
right dose
right time
right route
right documentation
right to refuse treatment

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