Medical Administration Abbreviations (Exam 4 Stuff) Flashcards

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Ad lib =

A

As desired

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a =

A

Before

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ac =

A

Before meals

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p =

A

After

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pc =

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After meals

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q =

A

Every

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qd =

A

Everyday/ daily

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bid =

A

Twice daily

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tid =

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3 times a day

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qid =

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4 times a day

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c =

A

With

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s =

A

Without

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po =

A

By mouth

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hs =

A

Hour of sleep

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PRN =

A

As needed

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q4h =

A

Every 4 hours

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stat =

A

Immediately

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IM =

A

Intramuscular

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IV =

A

Intravascular

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IVPB =

A

Intravenous piggyback

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SC =

A

Subcutaneous

22
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SL =

A

Sublingual

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GT =

A

Gastrostomy tube

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NG =

A

Nasogastric tube

25
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po =

A

By mouth/ orally

26
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PR or R =

A

Rectally

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O.D. =

A

Right eye

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O.S. =

A

Left eye

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O.U. =

A

Both eyes

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A.D. =

A

Right ear

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A.S. =

A

Left ear

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A.U. =

A

Both ears

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Q.O.D. =

A

Every other day

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h =

A

Hour

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qh =

A

Every hour

36
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ATC =

A

Around the clock