unit one medical term:abbreviations that stem from the word’s origin Flashcards
1
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a.c.
A
Before meals
2
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ad lib
A
At liberty
3
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ante
A
Before
4
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b.i.d.
A
Twice daily
5
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et
A
And
6
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H2O
A
Water
7
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h.s.
A
At bedtime
8
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in vitro
A
In the laboratory
9
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in vivo
A
In the body
10
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K
A
potassium
11
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KCL
A
potassium chloride
12
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Npo
A
Nothing by mouth
13
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O₂
A
Oxygen
14
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O.D.
A
Right eye
15
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O.S.
A
Left eye
16
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O.U.
A
Both eyes
17
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p
A
After meals
18
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p.o.
A
By mouth
19
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p.r.n.
A
As needed
20
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q.d.
A
Each day
21
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q.i.d
A
Four times a day
22
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q2h
A
Every 2 hours
23
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q3h
A
Every 3 hours
24
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qAM
A
Each morning
25
qhs
At each bedtime
26
qod
Every other day
27
qPM
Each evening
28
Rx
Prescription or as prescribed
29
Stat
Immediately, emergent
30
t.i.d.
Three times a day
31
ut dict
As directed
