Exam 1 Flashcards by Darren Jacks | Brainscape

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/

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separates two doses, or indicates per

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a

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before

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ABW

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actual body weight

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a.c.

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before meals

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ad

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up to

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a.d.

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right ear

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a.m.

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morning

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amp

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ampule

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a.s.

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left ear

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ATC

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around the clock

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a.u.

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each ear

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BG

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blood glucose

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bid

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twice a day

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biw

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twice a week

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BM

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bowel movement

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BMP

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basic metabolic panel

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BP

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blood pressure

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BS

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blood sugar

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BSA

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body surface area

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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c. or “c” with a line over it

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with

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cap

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capsule

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CBC

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complete blood count

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cc

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cubic centimeter

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CMP

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complete metabolic panel

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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disc or DC

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discontinue

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DOB

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date of birth

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DS

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double strength

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D5NS

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dextrose 5% in normal saline

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D51/2NS or D5-0.45

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dextrose 5% in 1/2 normal saline

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D5W

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dextrose 5% in water

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DX

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diagnosis

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EC

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enteric coated

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ECG or EKG

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electrocardiogram

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EENT

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eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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ER

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emergency room

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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g

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gram

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GI

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gastrointestinal

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GFR

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glomerular filtration rate

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gr

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grain

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gtt, gtts

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drop, drops

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GYN

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gynecology

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GU

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genitourinary

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hs

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at bedtime

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L

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liter

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mcg

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microgram

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mg

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milligram

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mL

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milliliter

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NS

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normal saline

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o.d.

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right eye

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o.s.

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left eye

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o.u.

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each eye

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p.c.

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after meals

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p.m.

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afternoon/evening

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PO

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by mouth

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prn

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as needed

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q or “q” with a line over it

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every

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qd

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every day

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qhs

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nightly at bedtime

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qid

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four times a day

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qs

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a sufficient quantity

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qs ad

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a sufficient quantity to make

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sig

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directions on label

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tid

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three times a day