Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by R D

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ā

A

before

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ac

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before meals

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ad lib

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as desired

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p

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after

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p.c.

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after meals

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prn

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when required

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p.o

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by mouth

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h, hr

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hour

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h.s.

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hour of sleep; bedtime

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n, noct

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night

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qn

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every night

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q.

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every

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qh

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every hour

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q2h

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every two hours

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q12h

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every twelve hours

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q4h

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every four hours

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q3h

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every three hours

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q8h

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every eight hours

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q6h

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every six hours

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am

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morning

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q.i.d

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four times a day

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b.i.d//b.i.n

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two times a day//twice a night

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t.i.d

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three times a day

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qs

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quantity sufficient

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pm

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afternoon, evening

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d

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day

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susp

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suspension

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c

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with

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s

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without

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amp

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ampule

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elix

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elixir

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Stat

A

Immediately

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R/O

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Rule out

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IM

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intramuscular

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subcut

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subcutaneous

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IVP

A

Intravenous push

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IV

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Intravenous

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IVSS

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IV Soluset

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IVPB

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Intravenous piggyback

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ID

A

intradermal

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LIB

A

left in bag or bottle

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IC

A

intracardiac

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LA

A

long acting

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SR

A

sustained release

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ER

A

extended release

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daw

A

Dispense as written

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SL

A

sublingual

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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aq. / dil.

A

aqueous water / dilute

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KVO

A

keep vein open

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D/W

A

dextrose in water

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D5W/D5W

A

5% dextrose in water

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cap

A

capsule

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tab

A

tablet

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mg

A

milligram

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mL

A

milliliter

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mcg

A

microgram

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mEq

A

milliequivalent

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cc

A

cubic centimeter

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wt

A

weight

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mU

A

milliunit

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g

A

gram

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kg

A

kilogram

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lb

A

pounds

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dr

A

dram

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gr

A

grain

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L

A

liter

Q

gtt

A

drop

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T ot tbsp

A

tablespoon

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t or tsp

A

teaspoon

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oz

A

ounce

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pt

A

pint

Q

qt

A

quart

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C

A

Cup

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C° // F°

A

Celsius/Fahrenheit

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NS

A

normal saline

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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Rx

A

prescription

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V/S

A

Vital signs

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P

A

pulse

Q

CBC

A

complete blood count

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R

A

respiration

Q

BP

A

blood pressure

Q

CVP

A

central venous pressure

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GT

A

gastrostomy tube

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NGT

A

nasogastric tube

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PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube

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PR

A

by way of rectum

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Pt

A

patient

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TPN

A

Total parenteral nutrition

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SIG

A

directions to the patient

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LOS

A

length of stay

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supp

A

suppository

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MAR

A

Medication admin record

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USP

A

United States Pharmacopeia

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PRE-OP

A

before surgery

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OTC

A

Over the counter

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POST-OP

A

after surgery