Abbreviations to know Flashcards by Emily A

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SL

A

sublingual (under the tongue)

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PC

A

after meals

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QID

A

four times a day

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QHS

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every night at bedtime

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AMP

A

ampule

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QD

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every day

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PRN

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as needed

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AC

A

before meals

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QOD

A

every other day

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D5W

A

Dextrose 5% in water

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STAT

A

immediately

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INH

A

inhalation

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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XR

A

extended release

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OTC

A

over the counter

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TID

A

three times a day

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NGT

A

nasogastric tube

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EC

A

enteric coated

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TD

A

transdermal

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KVO

A

keep vein open (minimal IV infusion rate)

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PO

A

by mouth, orally

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IM

A

intramuscular

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SQ or SC

A

subcutaneous

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BID

A

twice a day

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HS

A

at bedtime

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IV

A

intravenous

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PCA

A

patient- controlled analgesia

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DR

A

delayed release

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Bol

A

bolus

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SR

A

sustained release

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ER

A

extended release

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IR

A

immediate release

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UD

A

as directed

Q

gtt

A

drops

Q

mg

A

milligram

Q

g

A

gram

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L

A

liter

Q

IU

A

international units

Q

Ad lib

A

as desired

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TPN

A

total parenteral nutrition

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mcg

A

microgram

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INJ

A

injection

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AD

A

right ear

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AS

A

left ear

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AU

A

both ears

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mL

A

milliliter

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OD

A

right eye

Q

OS

A

left eye

Q

OU

A

both eyes

Q

TOP

A

topically

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NAS

A

nasally

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NEB

A

nebulizer

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TAB

A

tablet

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qAM

A

every morning

Q

qPM

A

every evening

Q

q.s.

A

A sufficient quantity

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IVP

A

intravenous push

Q

CAP

A

capsule

Q

Dil

A

dilute

Q

SYR

A

syrup

Q

LOZ

A

lozenge

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MDI

A

metered-dose inhaler

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AA

A

of each

Q

D/W

A

dextrose in water

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NSS

A

normal saline solution

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D5NS

A

dextrose 5% in normal saline

Q

Sig

A

write on label (directions to the patient)

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ETOH

A

ethanol

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SUPP

A

suppository

Q

IVPB

A

intravenous piggyback

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