Dosage Forms/ Vehicles Flashcards
1
Q
amp.
A
ampul
2
Q
cap.
A
capsule
3
Q
D5LR
A
dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer’s
4
Q
D5NS
A
dextrose 5% in normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)
5
Q
D5W
A
dextrose 5% in water
6
Q
D10W
A
dextrose 10% in water
7
Q
elix.
A
elixir
8
Q
inj.
A
injection
9
Q
NS
A
normal saline
10
Q
1/2 NS
A
half-strength normal saline
11
Q
oint or ungt.
A
ointment
Latin: (unguentum)
12
Q
pulv.
A
powder
Latin: (pulvis)
13
Q
RL, R/L or LR
A
Ringer’s Lactate or Lactated Ringer’s
14
Q
sol.
A
solution
Latin: (solutio)
15
Q
supp.
A
suppository
Latin: suppositorium)
