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PHARMACOLOGY ABBREV. Flashcards

1
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PCA

A

patient controlled analgesia

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H2 blocker

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histamine H2 receptor antagonist, a drug that turns off histamine which promotes secretion of stomach acid

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3
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Rx

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prescription

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t.i.d.

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three times daily

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5
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q.h.

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every hour

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q2h

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every two hours

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ACE

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ACE inhibitor- angiotensin-converting enzyme, a drug that dilates blood vessels to lower BP (blood pressure), improve the performance of the heart, and reduce its workload; this drug also reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death even if a patient is not hypertensive

two times a day

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s with a line above it

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means “without”

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TCAs

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tri cyclic antidepressants increase the action of neurotransmitters by blocking their removal from the synapses (spaces between the nerve cells)

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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Caps

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capsules

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12
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tab

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tablet(s)

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13
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Pt

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patient

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14
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qPM

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every evening

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qAM

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every morning

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16
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cc

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cubic centimeter

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17
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ml or mL

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milliliter

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18
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c with a line above it

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means “with”

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19
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h.s.

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at bedtime

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20
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Sig.

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directions

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21
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qAM

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every morning

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22
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gtt

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drops

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q2h

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every 2 hours

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24
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INH

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isoniazid, an anti-tuberculosis agent

25
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IM

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intramuscular

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IV

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intravenous

27
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MAOIs

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor; antidepressants that increase the length of time neurotransmitters work by blocking monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that normally inactivates neurotransmitters

28
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a.c.

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before meals

29
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PDR

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physician’s desk reference

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q.i.d.

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four times a day

31
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q

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every

32
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ARB

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angiotensin II receptor blocker that lowers blood pressure by preventing angiotensin from acting on receptors in blood vessels; used on patients who do not tolerate ACE inhibitors

33
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SL

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sublingual

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p.r.n.

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as needed, as necessary

35
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b.i.d.

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two times a day

36
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SERMs

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selective estrogen receptor modulator that increase bone formation in patients with osteoperosis

37
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HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

38
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IM

A

intramuscular

39
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SubQ

A

subcutaneous

40
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q4h

A

every 4 hours

41
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FDA

A

US FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, a government agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use

42
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gm or g

A

gram

43
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h

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hour

44
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p.o. / PO / po

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by mouth

45
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NSAIDs

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are used for pain and inflammation control

46
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s.o.s.

A

if it is necessary

47
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p with a line above it

A

after

48
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SSRI

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, an antidepressant that increases the action of neurotransmitters by blocking their removal from the synapses or spaces between nerve cells

49
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mg

A

milligrams

50
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ad lib

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freely, as desired

51
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p.c.

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after meals

52
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APAP

A

acetaminophen, Tylenol

53
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q.s.

A

sufficient quantity

54
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q8h

A

every eight hours

55
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p.r.n.

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as needed

56
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po

A

by mouth

57
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q4h

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every 4 hours

58
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DOAC

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direct acting oral anticoagulent, prevents blood clot formation

59
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PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter (intravenous access for over a long period of time )

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