Exam 1 Flashcards
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separates two doses, or indicates per
a
before
ABW
actual body weight
a.c.
before meals
ad
up to
a.d.
right ear
a.m.
morning
amp
ampule
a.s.
left ear
ATC
around the clock
a.u.
each ear
BG
blood glucose
bid
twice a day
biw
twice a week
BM
bowel movement
BMP
basic metabolic panel
BP
blood pressure
BS
blood sugar
BSA
body surface area
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
c. or “c” with a line over it
with
cap
capsule
CBC
complete blood count
cc
cubic centimeter
CMP
complete metabolic panel
C&S
culture and sensitivity
disc or DC
discontinue
DOB
date of birth
DS
double strength
D5NS
dextrose 5% in normal saline
D51/2NS or D5-0.45
dextrose 5% in 1/2 normal saline
D5W
dextrose 5% in water
DX
diagnosis
EC
enteric coated
ECG or EKG
electrocardiogram
EENT
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
ER
emergency room
FBS
fasting blood sugar
g
gram
GI
gastrointestinal
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
gr
grain
gtt, gtts
drop, drops
GYN
gynecology
GU
genitourinary
hs
at bedtime
L
liter
mcg
microgram
mg
milligram
mL
milliliter
NS
normal saline
o.d.
right eye
o.s.
left eye
o.u.
each eye
p.c.
after meals
p.m.
afternoon/evening
PO
by mouth
prn
as needed
q or “q” with a line over it
every
qd
every day
qhs
nightly at bedtime
qid
four times a day
qs
a sufficient quantity
qs ad
a sufficient quantity to make
sig
directions on label
tid
three times a day