Acronyms Flashcards
ES
extra strength (stronger dosage than usual)
APAP
acetaminophen
CHF
congestive heart failure ( the heart doesn’t pump blood as it should)
RPh
registered pharmacist
CPhT
pharmacy technician
XR
extended release (one pill is taken a day and is slowly released throughout the day)
RX
prescription
INS
insurance
QA
quality assurance
ERX
electronic prescription
POC
point of care targeted consultation
OSHA
occupational safety and health administration/agency
MD
medical doctor
PPE
personal protective equipment/wear
KNA
no known allergies
PII
personal identifiable information
PPI
proton pump inhibitor
SSRI
selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
DOB
date of birth
EOB
explanation of benefits
CC
milliliter
NDC
national drug code
MA
medical assistant
DEA
drug enforcement agency/administration
PTCB
pharmacy technician certification board
DPC
documentation of pharmaceutical care
PCP
pharmacy care physician
BTC
behind the counter
RTS
return to stock
HIPPA
health insurance portability and accountability act of 1966
DDI
drug-drug interaction
drug-disease interaction
PI
package inserts
ASHP
american society of health-system pharmacy
PHI
protected health information
DUR/DUE
drug utilization evaluation