Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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AC

A

before meals

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PC

A

after meals

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3
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PRN

A

as needed

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4
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STAT

A

give immediately

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5
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PO

A

by mouth

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6
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SL

A

sublingually

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7
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ID

A

intradermal

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IV

A

intravenous

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top

A

topical

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11
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_

p

A

after

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12
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c

A

with

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13
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s

A

without

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14
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liq

A

liquid

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15
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susp

A

suspension

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16
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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

17
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c

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cc

A

cubic centimeter

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cm

A

centimeter

20
Q

dr

21
Q

fl

22
Q

g or gm

23
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gr

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gtt

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in
inch
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kg
kilogram
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L
liter
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lb or #
pound
29
m
meter
30
mcg
microgram
31
mEq
milliequivalent
32
mg
milligram
33
mL
milliliter
34
mm
millimeter
35
oz
ounce
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HS
at bedtime
37
q
every