Terminology Flashcards

1
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a.c

A

Before meals

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2
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b.i.d

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Twice a day

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3
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Buccal

A

Cheeks

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4
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Capsule

A

A gelatinous shell that contains medication

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5
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Enternal

A

Within the way of the intestines

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6
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gtt

A

Drops

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7
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Indication

A

A reason for administering a particular medication

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8
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Meniscus

A

A curved upper surface of a column or liquid

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9
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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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10
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o.d

A

Once every day

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11
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Ophthalmic

A

Pertaining to the eye

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12
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Otic

A

Pertaining to the ear

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13
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p.c

A

After meals

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14
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Pinna

A

External ear

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15
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PO

A

Orally

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16
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PR

A

Rectal Route

17
Q

q

A

Refers to every

18
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q.1.h

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Once every hour

19
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q.h.s

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Every night at bedtime

20
Q

q.i.d

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4 times a day

21
Q

Systemic

A

The body as a whole

22
Q

t.i.d

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3 times daily