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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
12/13/2009
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Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial blood gas
Term
AC
 Definition
before meals
Term
ACE
 Definition
angiotensin-converting enzyme
Term
ACTH
 Definition
adrenocorticotopic hormone
Term
AD
 Definition
right ear
Term
ADH
 Definition
antidiuretic hormone
Term
AER
 Definition
aerosol
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome
Term
ALT
 Definition
alanine aminotrasferase, serum
Term
ANA
 Definition
antinuclear antibody
Term
AS
 Definition
left ear
Term
AST
 Definition
aspartate aminotransferase, serum
Term
AU
 Definition
each ear
Term
AUC
 Definition
area under curve
Term
AV
 Definition
atrioventricular
Term
BID
 Definition
twice daily
Term
Ca
 Definition
Calcium
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CAP
 Definition
capsule
Term
CATH
 Definition
catheterize
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
Cl
 Definition
chloride
Term
CMV
 Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPK
 Definition
creatine phosphokinase
Term
CrCl
 Definition
creatinine clearance
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CV
 Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
cardiovascular accident
Term
CVP
 Definition
central venous pressure
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
D5W
 Definition
5% dextrose in water
Term
D50W
 Definition
50% dextrose in water
Term
DNA
 Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid
Term
DUB
 Definition
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Term
ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
eye, ear, nose, throat
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ELIX
 Definition
elixir
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ET
 Definition
via endotracheal tube
Term
FSH
 Definition
Follicle stimulating hormone
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
G6PD
 Definition
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GTT
 Definition
drop
Term
H2
 Definition
histamine 2
Term
HCT
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HCG
 Definition
human chorionic gonadotropin
Term
HEME
 Definition
hematologic
Term
HGB
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HMG CoA
 Definition
3-hydroxy 3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A
Term
HR
 Definition
hour
Term
HS
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
HSV
 Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
IgG
 Definition
immunoglobulin G
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
INF
 Definition
infusion
Term
INH
 Definition
inhalation
Term
INJ
 Definition
injection
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
K
 Definition
potassium
Term
KG
 Definition
kilogram
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
LDL
 Definition
low density lipoprotein
Term
LH
 Definition
luteinizing hormone
Term
LIQ
 Definition
liquid
Term
LOZ
 Definition
lozenge
Term
M
 Definition
meter
Term
MAOI
 Definition
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
Mg
 Definition
magnesium
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MIN
 Definition
minute
Term
ml
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mmol
 Definition
millimole
Term
MS
 Definition
musculoskeletal
Term
MS
 Definition
morphine sulfate
Term
Na
 Definition
sodium
Term
NEB
 Definition
nebulizer
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSAID
 Definition
nonsteroidal
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
OINT
 Definition
ointment
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter
Term
OU
 Definition
each eye
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
PC
 Definition
after meals
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
PT
 Definition
prothrombin time
Term
PTH
 Definition
parathyroid hormone
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contractions
Term
Q
 Definition
every
Term
QAM
 Definition
every morning
Term
QD
 Definition
every day
Term
QH
 Definition
every hour
Term
Q4H
 Definition
every 4 hours
Term
QID
 Definition
4 times a day
Term
QOD
 Definition
every other day
Term
QPM
 Definition
every evening
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
RESP
 Definition
respiratory
Term
RNA
 Definition
ribonucleic acid
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneous (beneath the skin)
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingual (beneath the tongue
Term
SOL
 Definition
Solution
Term
SS
 Definition
one half
Term
SUPP
 Definition
suppository
Term
SUSP
 Definition
suspension
Term
SUST
 Definition
sustained
Term
SYR
 Definition
syrup
Term
T3
 Definition
triiodothyronine
Term
T4
 Definition
thyroxine
Term
TAB
 Definition
tablet
Term
TID
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TINC
 Definition
tincture
Term
TRANS
 Definition
transdermal
Term
TSH
 Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone
Term
TT
 Definition
thrombin time
Term
U
 Definition
unit
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UV
 Definition
ultraviolet
Term
VAG
 Definition
vaginal
Term
VOL
 Definition
volume
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood count
Term
WK
 Definition
week
Term
YR
 Definition
year
Term
ADE
 Definition
Adverse drug effect
Term
ADR
 Definition
Adverse drug reaction
Term
AWP
 Definition
average wholesale price
Term
cmpd; cpd
 Definition
Compound
Term
conc
 Definition
Concentration
Term
DRG
 Definition
diagnosis related group
Term
D/C; DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
disip
 Definition
dispense
Term
DEA
 Definition
Drug enforcement Administration
Term
DUR
 Definition
Drug utilization review
Term
elix
 Definition
elixir
Term
EC
 Definition
enteric coated
Term
fl.
 Definition
fluid
Term
FDA
 Definition
Food and Drug Administration
Term
MAC
 Definition
maximum allowable cost
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
ped
 Definition
pediatric
Term
Rx
 Definition
prescription
Term
C-I
 Definition
Schedule I
Term
C-II
 Definition
Schedule II
Term
C-III
 Definition
Schedule III
Term
C-IV
 Definition
Schedule IV
Term
C-V
 Definition
Schedule V
Term
vit
 Definition
vitamin
Term
aq; aqua
 Definition
water
Term
WAC
 Definition
wholesale acquisition cost
Term
p
 Definition
after
Term
pm
 Definition
afternoon
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
u.d.
 Definition
as directed
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
DAW
 Definition
dispense as written
Term
DS
 Definition
double strength
Term
qam; QAM
 Definition
every morning
Term
qw
 Definition
every week
Term
MR
 Definition
may repeat
Term
c'
 Definition
with
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
W/A; WA
 Definition
while awake
Term
24H
 Definition
24 hours
Term
BU
 Definition
buccal
Term
EX
 Definition
External
Term
IN
 Definition
inhalation
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IVPB
 Definition
IV piggyback
Term
IVP
 Definition
IV push
Term
IU
 Definition
intrauterine
Term
MT
 Definition
mouth/throat
Term
NA
 Definition
nasal
Term
oph;opth
 Definition
opthalmic
Term
OR
 Definition
oral
Term
OT
 Definition
otic
Term
UR
 Definition
urethral
Term
Amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
Cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
aa; ea
 Definition
each
Term
gr.
 Definition
grain
Term
lb; #
 Definition
pound
Term
tbsp; TBS
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
Tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
apap; APAP
 Definition
acetaminophen
Term
asa; ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
ADD
 Definition
attention deficit disorder
Term
ADHD
 Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
ANS
 Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
pre op
 Definition
before surgery
Term
BC; BCP
 Definition
Birth control pills
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood pressure
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
Carb
 Definition
carbohydrate
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central nervous system
Term
D/C; DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HCTZ
 Definition
hydrochlorothiazide
Term
H2O2
 Definition
hydrogen peroxide
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
Fe
 Definition
Iron
Term
MgO; MagOx
 Definition
Magnesium oxide
Term
MCO
 Definition
managed care organization
Term
MOM
 Definition
milk of magnesia
Term
MV; MVI
 Definition
multiple vitamin
Term
N/V; N&V
 Definition
Nausea and vomiting
Term
NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerine
Term
NSAs
 Definition
nonsedating antihistamines
Term
KCl
 Definition
potassium chloride
Term
PPO
 Definition
preferred provider organization
Term
NaCl
 Definition
sodium chloride
Term
TCN
 Definition
tetracycline
Term
TPN
 Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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