SLCC Medical Terminology - MA 1100 Abbreviations List by Body System Lesson 11: Medications Flashcards

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q

A

every

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qd

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every day

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qid

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four times a day

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bid

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twice a day

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tid

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three times a day

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q2h

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every 2 hours

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p.o.

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by mouth

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p.r.

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by rectum

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prn

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as needed

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ad lib

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as necessary

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n.p.o.

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nothing by mouth

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ss

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one-half (semisis)

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gr

A

grain

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dr

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dram

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Rx

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prescription

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inj

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injection

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IV

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intravenous

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hs

A

hours of sleep

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mL

A

milliliter

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cc

A

cubic centimeter

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g

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gram

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a.c.

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before meals

23
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qon

A

every other night

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p.c.

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after meals