Abbreviations Related to Medication Administration Flashcards

1
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ac

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Before meals

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2
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pc

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after meals

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3
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bid

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Two times per day

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4
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tid

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Three times per day

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5
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qid

A

Four times per day

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6
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PO or po

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By mouth, orally

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7
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NPO or npo

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Nothing by mouth

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8
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PRN or prn

A

As needed

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9
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SL

A

Sublingual

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10
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stat

A

immediately

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