Medication Abbreviations (Week Two) Flashcards
0
Q
aa, āā
A
Of each
1
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ā
A
Before
2
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a.c., ac
A
Before meals
3
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ad lib.
A
As desired, freely
4
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am, AM
A
Morning before noon
5
Q
amp
A
Ampule
6
Q
aq
A
Aqueous, water
7
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b.i.d., bid
A
Twice a day
8
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b.i.w.
A
Twice a week
9
Q
ć (line over top)
A
With
10
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C, c
A
Cup
11
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cap, caps
A
Capsule
12
Q
CD
A
Controlled dose
13
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CR
A
Controlled release
14
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dil.
A
Dilute
15
Q
DS
A
Double strength
16
Q
EC
A
Enteric coated
17
Q
elix.
A
Elixir
18
Q
fl, fld
A
Fluid
19
Q
GT
A
Gastrostomy tube
20
Q
h, hr
A
Hour
21
Q
ID
A
Intradermal
22
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
23
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
24
Q
IVPB
A
Intravenous piggyback
25
Q
IVSS
A
Intravenous Soluset
26
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KVO
A
Keep vein open (very slow infusion rate)
