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Terminology Flashcards

1
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ss

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one half

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GTT

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drop

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mEq

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milliequivalent

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tsp

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teaspoonsful

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tbs

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tablespoonsful

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kg

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kilogram

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gm

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gram

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L

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liter

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q.s.

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quantity sufficient

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mg

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milligram

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mcg

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microgram

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pt

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pint

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gal

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gallon

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qt

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quart

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mL

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milliliter

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cc

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cubic centimeter

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gr

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grain

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UTI

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Urinary Track Infection

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SOB

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Shortness of Breath

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N/V

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Nausea and Vomiting

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HTN

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Hypertension

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HA

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Headache

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BA

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Backache

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CHF

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Congestive Health Failure

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BM

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Bowel Movement

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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BS

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Blood Sugar

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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RBC

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Red Blood Cell Count

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WBC

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White Blood Cell Count

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Amp

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Ampule

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H2O

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Water

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NS

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Normal Saline

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LR

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Lactated Ringers

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D5W

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Dextrose 5% in water

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NS

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0.9% normal saline

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1/2 NS

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0.45% normal saline

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1/4 NS

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0.22% normal saline

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D5NS

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5% dextrose & 0.9% normal saline

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D5-1/2NS

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5% dextrose & 0.45% normal saline

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D5-1/4NS

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5% dextrose & 0.22% normal saline

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Sol

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solution

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TPN

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total perenteral nutrition

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DNS

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do not substitute

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DAW

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Dispense as written

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Aq

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water

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Cap

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capsule

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Tab

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tablet

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GI Tube

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gastrointestinal tube

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NG Tube

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nasal gastric tube

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Crm

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Cream

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Oint

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ointment

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PRN

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as needed

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UD

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as directed

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Susp

A

Suspension

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Elix

A

Elixir

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Supp

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Suppository

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EtOH

A

Alcohol

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ASA

A

Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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MS/MSO4

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Morphine Sulfate

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MTX

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methrotrexate

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NSAID

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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Apap

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Rx

A

prescription

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Dex

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Dextrose

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MTE

A

multiple trace elements

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Li

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Lithium

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IVIG

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Intravenous immune globulin

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TCN

A

Tetracycline

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HC

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hydrocortisone

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NTG

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Nitroglycerin

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PCN

A

penicillin

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MgSO4

A

Magnesium Sulfate

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MOM

A

milk of magnesia

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AA

A

Amino Acid

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MVI

A

multi-vitamin injection

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INH

A

isoniazid

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CO3

A

carbonate

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HCTZ

A

hydrochlorothiazide

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Q

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every

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QD

A

everyday

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QID

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four times a day

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QOD

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every other day

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BID

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two times a day

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TID

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three times a day

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PM

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evening

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AM

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morning

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AFT

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Afternoon

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NOCT

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evening

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PV

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per vagina/vaginally

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PR

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per rectum/rectally

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AU

A

both ears

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AD

A

right ear

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AS

A

left ear

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OU

A

both eyes

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OD

A

right eye

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OS

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left eye

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HS

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bedtime

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PO

A

by mouth/orally

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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AA

A

Affected Area

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KVO

A

keep vein open

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TKO

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to keep open

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PP

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as needed for pain

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IV

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intravenous

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IVPB

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intravenous piggy back

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ID

A

intradermal

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SC/Sub-Q

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subcutaneous

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AC

A

before meals

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PC

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after meals

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a

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before

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p

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after

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H

A

hour

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QH

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every hour

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Q2H

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every 2 hours

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Q3H

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every 3 hours

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Q4H

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every 4 hours

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Q6H

A

every 6 hours

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Min

A

minute

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QHS

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every night at bedtime

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IM

A

Intramuscular

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SL

A

sublingual

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IT

A

intrathecal

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HA

A

headache

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STAT

A

immediately

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

127
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Rx

A

prescription

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SIG

A

directions

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MAR

A

medical administration record

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NTE

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not to exceed

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OTC

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over the counter

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GERD

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux diesease

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OCD

A

obsessive compulsive disorder

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Tx

A

Treatment

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BT

A

breakthrough pain

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C

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with

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MAC

A

maximum allowable cost

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ADHD

A

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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D/C

A

discontinue

140
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Disp

A

dispense

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U.D.

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as directed

142
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W/

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with

143
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W/O

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without

144
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MRx1

A

may repeat one dose

145
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CP

A

chest pain

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ATC

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around the clock

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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AQ

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water

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UG

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until gone

150
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DNS

A

do not substitute

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RTS

A

return to stock

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ADD

A

attention deficit disorder

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AD

A

right ear

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AS

A

left ear

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AU

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both ear

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IM

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intramuscular

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IV

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intravenous

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IVP

A

Intravenous Push

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IVPB

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Intravenous piggyback

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OD

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right eye

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OS

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left eye

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OU

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both eyes

163
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per neb

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by nebulizer

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sub-cut/sub-q

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subcutaneously

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SL

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sublingual

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Aqua

A

water

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cap/caps

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capsules

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crm

A

cream

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liq

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liquid

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supp

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suppository

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SR/XR/XL

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slow/extended release

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syr

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syrup

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tab

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tablet

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oint

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ointment

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PRN

A

as needed

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