unit one medical term:abbreviations that stem from the word’s origin Flashcards

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a.c.

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Before meals

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ad lib

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At liberty

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ante

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Before

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b.i.d.

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Twice daily

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et

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And

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H2O

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Water

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h.s.

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At bedtime

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in vitro

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In the laboratory

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in vivo

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In the body

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K

A

potassium

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KCL

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potassium chloride

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Npo

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Nothing by mouth

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O₂

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Oxygen

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O.D.

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Right eye

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O.S.

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Left eye

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O.U.

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Both eyes

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p

A

After meals

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p.o.

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By mouth

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p.r.n.

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As needed

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q.d.

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Each day

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q.i.d

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Four times a day

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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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qAM

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Each morning

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qhs

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At each bedtime

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qod

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Every other day

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qPM

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Each evening

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Rx

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Prescription or as prescribed

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Stat

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Immediately, emergent

30
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t.i.d.

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Three times a day

31
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ut dict

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As directed