Med Order Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

Cap

A

capsule

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2
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cc

A

cubic centimeters, units, 1mL

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3
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EC

A

enteric coated

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4
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gtt

A

drops

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5
Q

hs

A

bedtime

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6
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ID

A

Intradermal

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7
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IM

A

intramuscular

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8
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IV

A

intravenous

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9
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IVPB

A

intravenous piggy back

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10
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NGT

A

nasogastric tube

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11
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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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12
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NS

A

normal saline

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13
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PRN

A

as needed

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14
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q8h

A

every 8 hours

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15
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QID

A

4 times daily

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16
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SQ

A

subcutaneous

17
Q

Stat

A

give immediately

18
Q

Supp

A

suppository

19
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TD or T.I.D.

A

three times daily

20
Q

B.I.D.

A

twice per day