Common Abbreviations

Question 1

Dig

Answer 1

digoxin

Question 2

disp

Answer 2

dispense

Question 3

EC

Answer 3

enteric-coated

Question 4

Elix

Answer 4

elixir

Question 5

eMAR

Answer 5

electronic med admin record

Question 6

EPO

Answer 6

epoietin alfa; erythropoietin

Question 7

ER XR XL

Answer 7

extended-release

Question 8

FeSO4

Answer 8

ferrous sulfate; iron

Question 9

g G

Answer 9

gram

Question 10

gr

Answer 10

grain

Question 11

gtt gtts

Answer 11

drop;drops

Question 12

HC

Answer 12

hydrocortisone

Question 13

HCTZ

Answer 13

hydrochlorothiazide

Question 14

HRT

Answer 14

hormone replacement therapy

Question 15

h.s. HS

Answer 15

bedtime

Question 16

IBU

Answer 16

ibuprofen; Motrin

Question 17

IM

Answer 17

intramuscular

Question 18

Inj

Answer 18

injection

Question 19

IPA

Answer 19

isopropyl alcohol

Question 20

ISDN

Answer 20

isosorbide dinitrate

Question 21

ISMO

Answer 21

isosorbide mononitrate

Question 22

K K+

Answer 22

potassium

Question 23

KCl

Answer 23

potassium chloride

Question 24

LD

Answer 24

loading dose

Question 25

Mag Mg MAG

Answer 25

magnesium

Question 26

mcg ug*

Answer 26

microgram

Question 27

MDI

Answer 27

metered-dose inhaler

Question 28

MDV

Answer 28

multiple-dose vial

Question 29

MEq

Answer 29

milliequivalent

Question 30

MgSO4t

Answer 30

magnesium sulfate; magnesium

Question 31

MOM M.O.M.

Answer 31

milk of magnesia

Question 32

M.S.t

Answer 32

morphine sulfate

Question 33

MUt mu

Answer 33

million units

Question 34

MVI MVI-12

Answer 34

multiple vitamin injection; multivitamins for parenteral admin

Question 35

Na^+

Answer 35

sodium

Question 36

NaCl

Answer 36

sodium chloride; salt

Question 37

NF non-form

Answer 37

non-formulary

Question 38

NPO

Answer 38

nothing by mouth

Question 39

NR d.n.r.

Answer 39

no refills; do not repeat

Question 40

NS

Answer 40

normal saline; 0.9% sodium chloride

Question 41

1/2 NS

Answer 41

one-half normal saline; 0.45% sodium chloride

Question 42

1/4 NS

Answer 42

one-quarter normal saline; 0.225% sodium chloride

Question 43

NSAID

Answer 43

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 44

NTG

Answer 44

nitroglycerin

Question 45

od o.d. OD

Answer 45

right eye

Question 46

ODT

Answer 46

orally disintegrating tab

Question 47

OPTH OPHTH Opth

Answer 47

ophthalmic

Question 48

os o.s. OS

Answer 48

left eye

Question 49

ou o.u. OU

Answer 49

both eyes; each eye

Question 50

p.c. PC

Answer 50

after meals

Question 51

PCA

Answer 51

patient-controlled anesthesia

Question 52

PCN

Answer 52

penicillin

Question 53

PHI

Answer 53

protected health info

Question 54

PM p.m.

Answer 54

afternoon; evening

Question 55

PO

Answer 55

orally; by mouth

Question 56

PPE

Answer 56

personal protective equipment

Question 57

PPI

Answer 57

proton pump inhibitor

Question 58

PR

Answer 58

per rectum; rectally

Question 59

PV

Answer 59

per vagina; vaginally

Question 60

PVC

Answer 60

polyvinyl chloride

Question 61

q

Answer 61

every

Question 62

q.h. qhour

Answer 62

every hour

Question 63

QA

Answer 63

quality assurance

Question 64

QAM qam

Answer 64

every morning

Question 65

qDay QDt

Answer 65

every day

Question 66

q.i.d. QID

Answer 66

four times daily

Question 67

QOD Q.O. Day Q other day

Answer 67

every other day

Question 68

QPM qpm

Answer 68

every evening

Question 69

qs qsad

Answer 69

quantity sufficient

Question 70

qwk qweek

Answer 70

every week

Question 71

SL sub-L

Answer 71

sublingual

Question 72

SMZ-TMP

Answer 72

sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim; Bactrim

Question 73

SR

Answer 73

sustained release

Question 74

SS ss

Answer 74

one-half

Question 75

SSRI

Answer 75

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Question 76

Sub-Q SC SQ Sq

Answer 76

subcutaneous

Question 77

SUPP Supp

Answer 77

suppository

Question 78

susp

Answer 78

suspension

Question 79

SW SWFI

Answer 79

sterile water; sterile water for injection

Question 80

TDS

Answer 80

transdermal delivery system

Question 81

TID t.i.d.

Answer 81

three times daily

Question 82

TIW t.i.w.

Answer 82

three times a week

Question 83

TKO TKVO KO KVO

Answer 83

to keep open; to keep vein open; keep open; keep vein open (a slow IV flow rate)

Question 84

ung

Answer 84

ointment

Question 85

ut dict

Answer 85

as directed

Question 86

Vanco

Answer 86

vancomycin

Question 87

VO V.O. V/O

Answer 87

verbal order

Question 88

Zn

Answer 88

zinc

Question 89

Z-Pak

Answer 89

azithromycin; Zithromax

Question 90

au a.u. AU

Answer 90

both ears; each ear

Question 91

ASA

Answer 91

aspirin

Question 92

as a.s. AS

Answer 92

left ear

Question 93

APAP

Answer 93

acetaminophen; Tylenol

Question 94

AM a.m.

Answer 94

morning

Question 95

ad a.d. AD

Answer 95

right ear

Question 96

D^5NS D5NS

Answer 96

dextrose 5% in normal saline

dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride

Question 97

D^5 1/2 D5 1/2

Answer 97

dextrose 5% in 1/2 normal saline

dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride

Question 98

D^5 1/3 D5 1/3

Answer 98

dextrose 5% in 1/3 normal saline

dextrose 5% in 0.33% sodium chloride

Question 99

D^5 D^5W D5W

Answer 99

dextrose 5% in water

Question 100

Cap

Answer 100

capsule

Question 101

Ca^++

Answer 101

calcium

Question 102

ac a.c. AC

Answer 102

before meals

Question 103

aaa

Answer 103

apply to affected area

Question 104

BUD

Answer 104

beyond-use date

Question 105

b.i.d. BID

Answer 105

twice daily

Question 106

CSP

Answer 106

compounded sterile prep

Question 107

D^5 1/4 D5 1/4

Answer 107

dextrose 5% in 1/4 normal saline

dextrose 5% in 0.225% sodium chloride

Question 108

D^5LR D5LR

Answer 108

dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer’s solution

Question 109

DAW

Answer 109

dispense as written

Question 110

DC d/c

Answer 110

discontinue

Question 111

D/C

Answer 111

discharge

Question 112

DCA

Answer 112

direct compounding area