Pharmacology Flashcards by Lucy Warburton

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AC

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Before meals

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HS

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Hour of sleep

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Ad lib

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At ones pleasure

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Bid

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Twice a week

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Tid

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3 times a week

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Qid

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4 times a week

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Prn

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As needed

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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Rx

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Prescription

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PO

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By mouth

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PR

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By rectum

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IV

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Intravenous

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SL

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Sublingual —> under tongue

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SC

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Sub cutaneous —> go into fat tissue (injections)

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IM

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Intramuscular —> go into muscles (injections)

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OTC

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Over the counter

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Mg

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Milligram

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Mcg

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Microgram

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ML

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Millilitre

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ER

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Extended release

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SR

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Sustained release

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Q

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Every

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M

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Minute

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H

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Hour

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gtt

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Drops

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TBS

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Tablespoon

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tsp

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Teaspoon

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DC or D/C

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Discontinue / discharge

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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DOE

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Disnea on excursion

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AD

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Right ear

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AS

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Left ear

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AU

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Both ears

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OD

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Right eyes

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OS

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Left eyes

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OU

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Both eyes

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Contraindication

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Factor that is going to make drugs undesirable or dangerous

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Efficacy

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How effective the medication is

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Brand name

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Trade mark name

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Generic name

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Non privately name

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anaphylaxis

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Extreme allergic reaction

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Side effect

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Result of drug therapy unrelated to drug effect

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symbols

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