SIGONEONE

Question 1

#

Answer 1

number of quantity (Tylenol #3)

Question 2

&

Answer 2

and

Question 3

%

Answer 3

percent or percentage

Question 4

%DV

Answer 4

percent daily value(s)

Question 5

1°, 2°

Answer 5

1 hour, 2 hours, etc.

Question 6

aa

Answer 6

of each, affected area

Question 7

AAA

Answer 7

apply to affected area

Question 8

ac or ic

Answer 8

before meals (“before a meal” if once daily dosing)

Question 9

ad

Answer 9

right ear or as directed or up to

Question 10

am

Answer 10

morning, in the morning, before noon

Question 11

amp

Answer 11

ampule or ampul

Question 12

amp (drug)

Answer 12

ampicillin

Question 13

APAP

Answer 13

acetaminophen (tylenol)

Question 14

apl, app

Answer 14

applicatorful or applicator (for vaginal creams)

Question 15

aq, H20

Answer 15

aqueous (water)

Question 16

as

Answer 16

left ear

Question 17

au

Answer 17

each ear, both ears

Question 18

AUD

Answer 18

apply as directed

Question 19

a, an

Answer 19

before, without, ear

Question 20

ADD

Answer 20

attention deficit disorder

Question 21

ADHD

Answer 21

attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder

Question 22

ad lib

Answer 22

as often or as much needed

Question 23

aft

Answer 23

afternoon

Question 24

AIDS

Answer 24

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

Question 25

amt

Answer 25

amount

Question 26

amp, inh

Answer 26

inhale nebs

Question 27

ap

Answer 27

apply

Question 28

ATC

Answer 28

around the clock

Question 29

BBB

Answer 29

blood brain barrier

Question 30

BC

Answer 30

birth control

Question 31

bid-tid, btid

Answer 31

2 to 3 times daily

Question 32

BOT

Answer 32

bottle

Question 33

BP

Answer 33

blood pressure

Question 34

biw

Answer 34

twice a week, every 2 weeks

Question 35

BM

Answer 35

bowel movement

Question 36

BSA

Answer 36

body surface area

Question 37

c (w/ line on top)

Answer 37

with

Question 38

C or c (#)

Answer 38

100 (roman numeral)

Question 39

cap

Answer 39

capsule

Question 40

cc

Answer 40

cubic centimeter (1 cc = 1 mL)

Question 41

CF or cf

Answer 41

cough formula, cold formula, cystic fibrosis, with food

Question 42

cm

Answer 42

centimeter

Question 43

CPM

Answer 43

chlorpheniramine

Question 44

cr, crm, cre

Answer 44

cream

Question 45

CR

Answer 45

controlled release

Question 46

cd

Answer 46

cycle day (menstrual cycle)

Question 47

cid

Answer 47

fives times daily (rarely used now)

Question 48

cmpd, cpd

Answer 48

compound

Question 49

ca or CA

Answer 49

cancer

Question 50

CaCO3

Answer 50

calcium carbonate

Question 51

CAD

Answer 51

coronary artery disease

Question 52

C & C

Answer 52

cough and congestion

Question 53

CDC

Answer 53

centers for disease control and prevention

Question 54

cg

Answer 54

cough

Question 55

CHF

Answer 55

congestive heart failure

Question 56

CL

Answer 56

chlorine, chloride

Question 57

CNS

Answer 57

central nervous system

Question 58

CO2

Answer 58

carbon dioxide

Question 59

COD

Answer 59

codiene

Question 60

COPD

Answer 60

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 61

CP

Answer 61

chest pain

Question 62

CPR

Answer 62

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 63

D or d (#)

Answer 63

500 (roman numeral)

Question 64

D/C, d/c, DC, dc

Answer 64

discontinue, discharge from hospital, diagnosis code

Question 65

DA

Answer 65

delayed action

Question 66

DAW

Answer 66

dispense as written (provider) no generic

Question 67

dil

Answer 67

dilute, dissolve

Question 68

disp, dis

Answer 68

dispense

Question 69

dL

Answer 69

deciliter

Question 70

DM

Answer 70

diabetes mellitus, dextromethorphan

Question 71

DR

Answer 71

delayed release

Question 72

DS

Answer 72

double strength

Question 73

DV

Answer 73

daily value

Question 74

d

Answer 74

daily, day, right

Question 75

dx

Answer 75

diagnosis

Question 76

D5 1/2NS

Answer 76

5% dextrose & 0.45 NS

Question 77

D5W

Answer 77

5% dextrose in water

Question 78

DAW2

Answer 78

dispense as written (patient) no generic

Question 79

dex

Answer 79

dextrose

Question 80

DNS

Answer 80

do not substitute

Question 81

DOB

Answer 81

date of birth

Question 82

dtd

Answer 82

dispense as such doses

Question 83

EC or e.c.

Answer 83

enteric coated (like aspirin) safe for stomach lining

Question 84

ECT

Answer 84

enteric-coated tablet

Question 85

ER

Answer 85

extended release

Question 86

elix

Answer 86

elixir

Question 87

eq

Answer 87

equivalent

Question 88

et

Answer 88

and

Question 89

ED

Answer 89

emergency department, erectile dysfunction

Question 90

EDS

Answer 90

estimated days supply

Question 91

EES

Answer 91

erythromycin ethylsuccinate

Question 92

EMS

Answer 92

emergency medical service

Question 93

ENT

Answer 93

ear, nose, and throat

Question 94

ERT

Answer 94

estrogen replacement therapy

Question 95

ETOH

Answer 95

alcohol (you drink)

Question 96

fl

Answer 96

fluid

Question 97

fl oz

Answer 97

fluid ounce

Question 98

ft

Answer 98

foot, feet

Question 99

fid, 5x/d

Answer 99

five times daily

Question 100

FDA

Answer 100

food and drug administration

Question 101

Fe

Answer 101

iron

Question 102

FeSo4

Answer 102

ferrous sulfate (iron)

Question 103

g, gm

Answer 103

gram

Question 104

gal

Answer 104

gallon

Question 105

GG

Answer 105

guaifenesin

Question 106

GGPE

Answer 106

guaifenesin/phenylephrine

Question 107

gen

Answer 107

generic

Question 108

gr

Answer 108

grain, about 60 mg

Question 109

gtt

Answer 109

drop

Question 110

GERD

Answer 110

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 111

GH

Answer 111

growth hormone

Question 112

GSW

Answer 112

gun shot wound

Question 113

h or hr

Answer 113

hour

Question 114

HA

Answer 114

headache

Question 115

HBP

Answer 115

high blood pressure

Question 116

HC

Answer 116

hydrocodone or hydrocortisone

Question 117

HCT, HCTZ

Answer 117

hydrochlorothiazide

Question 118

hs

Answer 118

at bedtime

Question 119

ht

Answer 119

height

Question 120

HTN

Answer 120

hypertension

Question 121

HD

Answer 121

high dose

Question 122

HCL

Answer 122

hydrochloride (easy to mix w/other drugs)

Question 123

I or i (#)

Answer 123

1 (roman numeral)

Question 124

IM

Answer 124

intramuscular (for injectables)

Question 125

in

Answer 125

inch

Question 126

inh

Answer 126

inhalation, inhale nebs

Question 127

INH

Answer 127

isoniazid

Question 128

inj

Answer 128

injection, inject

Question 129

IR

Answer 129

immediate release

Question 130

IT or ITCH

Answer 130

itching

Question 131

IU or I.U.

Answer 131

international unit, intrauterine

Question 132

IV

Answer 132

intravenous (for injectables)

Question 133

IVPB

Answer 133

iv piggyback

Question 134

IVP

Answer 134

iv push

Question 135

ID

Answer 135

intradermal

Question 136

IDDM

Answer 136

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (use diag code) Type 1

Question 137

inf

Answer 137

infection

Question 138

K, K+

Answer 138

Potassium

Question 139

KCl or KCL

Answer 139

Potassium Chloride

Question 140

kg, k

Answer 140

kilogram

Question 141

L or l

Answer 141

liter, 50 (roman numeral)

Question 142

LA, la

Answer 142

long-acting

Question 143

lb

Answer 143

pound

Question 144

liq

Answer 144

liquid

Question 145

lot

Answer 145

lotion

Question 146

LWI

Answer 146

lower respiratory infection

Question 147

m

Answer 147

meter, mix, mouth

Question 148

M or m (#)

Answer 148

1,000 (roman numeral)

Question 149

m²

Answer 149

square meters or meters squared

Question 150

mcg, µg

Answer 150

microgram

Question 151

mcL

Answer 151

microliter

Question 152

MDI

Answer 152

metered dose inhaler

Question 153

MDP

Answer 153

Medrol Dose Pack