Acronyms Flashcards
1
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ES
A
extra strength (stronger dosage than usual)
2
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APAP
A
acetaminophen
3
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CHF
A
congestive heart failure ( the heart doesn’t pump blood as it should)
4
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RPh
A
registered pharmacist
5
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CPhT
A
pharmacy technician
6
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XR
A
extended release (one pill is taken a day and is slowly released throughout the day)
7
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RX
A
prescription
8
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INS
A
insurance
9
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QA
A
quality assurance
10
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ERX
A
electronic prescription
11
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POC
A
point of care targeted consultation
12
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OSHA
A
occupational safety and health administration/agency
13
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MD
A
medical doctor
14
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PPE
A
personal protective equipment/wear
15
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KNA
A
no known allergies
16
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PII
A
personal identifiable information
17
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PPI
A
proton pump inhibitor
18
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SSRI
A
selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
19
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DOB
A
date of birth
20
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EOB
A
explanation of benefits
21
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CC
A
milliliter
22
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NDC
A
national drug code
23
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MA
A
medical assistant
24
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DEA
A
drug enforcement agency/administration
25
PTCB
pharmacy technician certification board
26
DPC
documentation of pharmaceutical care
27
PCP
pharmacy care physician
28
BTC
behind the counter
29
RTS
return to stock
30
HIPPA
health insurance portability and accountability act of 1966
31
DDI
drug-drug interaction
drug-disease interaction
32
PI
package inserts
33
ASHP
american society of health-system pharmacy
34
PHI
protected health information
35
DUR/DUE
drug utilization evaluation
