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Pharmacy Practice Medical Abbreviations 5
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08/26/2011
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Term
R
 Definition
Respirations
Term
VS
 Definition
Vital signs
Term
G, g, gm
 Definition
Gram
Term
gr
 Definition
Grain
Term
IU
 Definition
International unit
Term
Kg
 Definition
Kilogram
Term
L
 Definition
Liter
Term
mcg
 Definition
Microgram
Term
mEq
 Definition
Millequivalent
Term
mg
 Definition
Milligram
Term
ml
 Definition
Milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
Millimeter
Term
mM
 Definition
Millimole
Term
mmHg
 Definition
Millimeters of Mercury
Term
mOsm
 Definition
Milliosmole
Term
NaCl
 Definition
Sodium chloride
Term
pH
 Definition
Hydrogen ion concentration
Term
kcal
 Definition
Kilocalorie
Term
CCE
 Definition
Clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central nervous system
Term
ACE
 Definition
Angiotensin converting enzyme
Term
ADH
 Definition
Antidiuretic hormone
Term
AV
 Definition
Atrioventricular
Term
CO
 Definition
Carbon monoxide, cardiac output
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CV
 Definition
Cardiovascular
Term
TPR
 Definition
Total peripheral resistance
Term
Bx
 Definition
Biopsy
Term
CABG
 Definition
Coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CATH
 Definition
Catheter, catheterization
Term
CT
 Definition
Computed tomography (scan)
Term
CXR
 Definition
Chest X-Ray
Term
ECG, EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
EGD
 Definition
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
IPPB
 Definition
Intermittent positive-pressure breathing
Term
IVP
 Definition
Intravenous pyelogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
Kidneys, ureters, and bladder
Term
MRI
 Definition
Magnetic resonance imaging
Term
NG Tube
 Definition
Nasogastric Tube
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PPD
 Definition
Purified protein derivative (tuberculin), Packs per day (cigarettes)
Term
PT
 Definition
Physical therapy
Term
I.M., IM
 Definition
Intramuscular
Term
I.V., IV
 Definition
Intravenous
Term
ID
 Definition
Intradermal
Term
KVO
 Definition
Keep vein open (hourly rate of IV fluid administration)
Term
P.O., po
 Definition
By mouth
Term
S.C., SQ, subq
 Definition
Subcutaneous
Term
SL
 Definition
Sublingual
Term
TKO
 Definition
To keep open (hourly rate of IV fluids to keep vein open)
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