Appendix C: Abreeviations Flashcards by Jayda Johnson

Q

ac; AC; a.c

A

Before meals

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aaa

A

Apply to affected area

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ad; AD; a.d

A

Right ear

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AM; a.m

A

Morning

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APAP

A

Acetaminophen (Tylenol brand name)

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as; AS; a.s

A

Left ear

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ASA

A

Aspirin

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au; AU; a.u

A

Both ears

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BID or b.i.d

A

Twice daily

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BUD

A

Beyond use date

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D5LR

A

Dextrose 5% in lacerated Ringer’s solution

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DAW

A

Dispense as written

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DC; d/c

A

Discontinue

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D/C

A

Discharge

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DCA

A

Direct compounding area

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Dig

A

Digoxin

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disp

A

Dispense

Q

EC

A

Enteric coated

Q

EPO

A

EPOEtin alfa; erythropoietin

Q

ER; XR; XL

A

Extended release

Q

FeSO4

A

Ferrous sulfate; iron

Q

G, g

A

Gram

Q

gr

A

Gran

Q

h, hr

A

hour

Q

HC

A

Hydrocortisone

Q

HCTZ

A

HydrochlorithiaZide

Q

HRT

A

Hormone replacement therapy

Q

HS, h.s

A

Bedtime

Q

IBU

A

Ibuprofen (Motrin brand name)

Q

IM

A

Intramuscular

Q

ISDN

A

isoSORbide DiNitrate

Q

ISMO

A

isoSORbide MONOnitrate

Q

IVF

A

Intravenous fluid

Q

IVP

A

Intravenous push

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IVPB

A

Intravenous piggy back

Q

LAFW

A

Laminar airflow workbench, used to compound sterile products

Q

LD

A

Loading dose

Q

LVP

A

Large volume parenteral

Q

mcg

A

Microgram

Q

MDI

A

Metered dose inhaler

Q

MDV

A

Multiple dose vial