Chapter 21a Abbreviations Flashcards by Erik Fontelera

Q

ac, a.c

A

before meals

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ACE

A

angiotensin converting enzyme

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ad lib

A

freely as desired

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APAP

A

acetaminophen

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ARB

A

angiotensin II receptor blocker

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bid, b.i.d.

A

two times a day

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Caps

A

capsules

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cc

A

cubic centimeter

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DOAC

A

direct acting oral anticoagulant

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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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Q

h

A

hour

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hs

A

at bedtime

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H2 blocker

A

histamine H2 receptor antagonist

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HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

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IM

A

intramuscular

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INH

A

isoniazid-antituberculotic

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IV

A

intravenous

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MAOI

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitor

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Q

mg

A

milligram

Q

ml

A

milliliter

Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

Q

NSAID

A

nonsteroidal anit inflammatory drug

Q

p

A

after

Q

pc

A

after meal

Q

PCA

A

patient controlled ananlgesia

Q

PDR

A

physicians desk reference

Q

PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

Q

PO

A

by mouth

Q

prn

A

as needed

Q

pt

A

patient

Q

q

A

every

Q

qh

A

every hour

Q

q2h

A

every 2 hours

Q

qid

A

4 times a day

Q

qs

A

sufficient quantity

Q

qAM

A

every morning

Q

qPM

A

every evening

Q

rx

A

prescription

Q

s

A

without

Q

SERM

A

selective estrogen receptor modulator

Q

sig

A

directions

Q

SL

A

sublingual

Q

sos

A

if it is necessary

Q

SSRI

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Q

subQ

A

subcutaneous

Q

tab

A

tablet

Q

TCA

A

tricyclic antidepresssant

Q

tid

A

three times a day