Common Medication Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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Ac

A

Before meals

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2
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PC

A

After meals

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3
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H or hr

A

Hour

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4
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BID

A

2 times per day

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5
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TID

A

Three times per day

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6
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QID

A

4 times per day

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7
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Q

A

Every hour

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8
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G or gm

A

Gram

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9
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Mcg

A

Microgram

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10
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Mg

A

Milligram

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11
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ML

A

Milliliter

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12
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IM

A

Intramuscular

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13
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IV

A

Intravenous

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14
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P.O.

A

By mouth, orally

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15
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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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16
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PRN

A

As needed

17
Q

SL

A

Sublingual

18
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STAT

A

Immediately