Pharmaceutical Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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cc

A

cubic centimeter

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cm

A

centimeter

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3
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g or gm

A

gram

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4
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kg

A

kilograms

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5
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mg

A

milligram

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6
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mL or ml

A

milliliter

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7
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mm

A

millimeter

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8
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c u mm or mm^3

A

cubic millimeter

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9
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fl oz

A

fluid ounce

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gr

A

grain

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11
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gt

A

drop

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12
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gtt

A

drops

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13
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dr

A

dram

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lb or #

A

pound

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15
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qt

A

quart

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16
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tab

A

tablet

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p.o.

A

by mouth

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cap

A

capsule

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SL

A

sublingual

20
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buccal

A

in the cheek

21
Q

suppos.

A

suppository

22
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PV

A

per vagina (inserted into the vagina)

23
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PR

A

per rectum (inserted into the rectum)

24
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parenteral

A

by injection

25
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ID

A

intradermal

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IM

A

intramuscular

27
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IV

A

intravenous

28
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SC, SQ, or sub Q

A

subcutaneous