Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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a c

A

before meals

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2
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a d l i b

A

as desired/as directed

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3
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A M

A

morning

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4
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b i d

A

twice a day

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5
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c a p

A

capsule

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6
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g t t

A

drop

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7
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h OR h r

A

hour

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8
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I M

A

intramuscular

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9
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IV

A

intravenous

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10
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n o

A

number

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11
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p c

A

after meals; after eating

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12
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P O

A

by mouth

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13
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P M

A

afternoon

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14
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p r n

A

when needed/necessary

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15
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q i d

A

four times per day

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16
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q2h

A

every 2 hours (even or when first given)

17
Q

q4h

A

every 4 hours (even)

18
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q6h

A

every 6 hours (even)

19
Q

Q8h

A

every 8 hours (even)Q

20
Q

Q12h

A

every 12 hours

21
Q

R x

A

take

22
Q

S T A T

A

immediately; at once

23
Q

tab

A

tablet

24
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t i d

A

three times a day