CH 20: Abbreviations Flashcards by Albulena Ajeti | Brainscape

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a.c.

A

before meals (ante cibum)

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ACE

A

angiotensin-converting enzyme

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ad lib

A

freely, as desired (ad libitum)

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bid

A

two times a day

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c

A

with

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Caps

A

capsules

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cc

A

cubic centimeter

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FDA

A

US Food and Drug Administration

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gm, g

A

gram

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gtt

A

drops (guttae)

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h

A

hour (hora)

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hs

A

at bedtime (hora somni)

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HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IV

A

intravenous

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mg

A

milligram

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ml, mL

A

milliliter

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth (mil per os)

Q

NSAID

A

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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p

A

after (post)

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pc

A

after meals (post cibum)

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PO

A

by mouth (per os)

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prn

A

as needed, as necessary (pro re nata)

Q

q

A

every (quaque)

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qh

A

every hour (quaque hora)

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q2h

A

every 2 hours

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qid

A

four times a day (quarter in die)

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qs

A

sufficient quantity (quantum satis)

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qAM

A

every morning

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qPM

A

every evening

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Rx

A

prescription

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s

A

without (sine)

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SERM

A

selective estrogen receptor modulator

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Sig

A

directions– how to take medication

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SL

A

sublingual

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sos

A

if it is necessary (si opus sit)

Q

SSRI

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor- an antidepressant

Q

SQ

A

subcutaneous

Q

tab

A

tablet

Q

tid

A

three times daily (ter in die)

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qhs

A

quantity not sufficient)