Other Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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2
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PO

A

By mouth

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3
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IM

A

Intramuscular Injection

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4
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SQ

A

Subcutaneous Injection

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5
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NKA

A

No known allergies

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6
Q

via

A

By

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7
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I & O

A

Intake & Output

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8
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a / ac

A

Before/ before meals

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9
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p / pc

A

After / after meals

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10
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IV

A

Intravenously

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11
Q

NG

A

Nasogastric Tube

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12
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GT

A

Gastrostomy Tube

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13
Q

mi or cc

A

milliliters or cubic centimeters

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14
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tsp

A

teaspoon

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15
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supp

A

Suppository

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16
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STAT

A

Immediately

17
Q

Q SH

A

Every shift

18
Q

HS

A

hour of sleep

19
Q

PRN

20
Q

BID

A

twice daily

21
Q

TID

A

three times daily

22
Q

QID

A

four times daily