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Pharmacology
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06/25/2011
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Term
cc
 Definition

cubic centimeter (milliliter)

chief complaint
Term
fl / fld
 Definition
fluid (ounces)
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
gal
 Definition
gallon
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
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gtt(s)
 Definition
drop(s)
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
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lb
 Definition
pound
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mcg
 Definition
microgram
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meq
 Definition
milliequivalent
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mOsm
 Definition
milliosmole
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mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
ml / mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
pt
 Definition
pint
Term
qt
 Definition
quart
Term
Tbsp / tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
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tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
h / hr
 Definition
hour
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
mo
 Definition
month
Term
y / yr
 Definition
year
Term
yo
 Definition
years old
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ss
 Definition
one half (1/2)
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i

ii

iii

iv

 Definition
1, 2, 3, 4
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X

L

C

D

M

 Definition

10

50

100

500

1000
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
EC
 Definition
enteric coated
Term
elix
 Definition
elixir
Term
emul
 Definition
emulsion
Term
lot
 Definition
lotion
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
pulv
 Definition
powder
Term
soln / sol
 Definition
solution
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supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
susp
 Definition
suspension
Term
syr
 Definition
syrup
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
troche
 Definition
lozenge
Term
ung
 Definition
ointment
Term
aa
 Definition
affected area / of each
Term
a.d.
 Definition
right ear / up to
Term
a.s.
 Definition
left ear
Term
a.u.
 Definition
both ears
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
inj
 Definition
injection
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVPB
 Definition
intravenous piggyback
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
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o.d.
 Definition
right eye
Term
o.s.
 Definition
left eye
Term
o.u.
 Definition
both eyes
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
pr
 Definition
rectally
Term
pv / vag
 Definition
vaginally
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingually (under the tongue)
Term
SQ / SC
 Definition
subcutaneously
Term
top
 Definition
topically
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
a.m.
 Definition
morning
Term
A.T.C.
 Definition
around the clock
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
hs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
noct
 Definition
at night
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
pm
 Definition
in the evening
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
q1h
 Definition
every 1 hour (also q2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24h)
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qhs
 Definition
every night at bedtime
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
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qid (ac & hs)
 Definition
four times at day (before meals & at bedtime)
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TUD
 Definition
take as directed
Term
UD
 Definition
as directed
Term
UG
 Definition
until gone
Term
WA
 Definition
while awake
Term
aq
 Definition
water
Term
div.
 Definition
divide
Term
d.t.d.
 Definition
give of such doses
Term
F / ft
 Definition
make
Term
M
 Definition
mix
Term
qs
 Definition
a sufficient quantity
Term
qs ad
 Definition
a sufficient quantity to make
Term
amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
c
 Definition
with
Term
DAW
 Definition
dispense as written
Term
D/C
 Definition
discontinue
Term
disp
 Definition
dispense
Term
LCD
 Definition
coal tar solution
Term
MR
 Definition
may repeat
Term
NMT
 Definition
no more than
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no.
 Definition
number
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NR
 Definition
no refills
Term
NTE
 Definition
not to exceed
Term
N&V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
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per
 Definition
by or through
Term
s
 Definition
without
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sig. / s.
 Definition
write on the label
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
u / IU
 Definition
units (international units)
Term
U.S.P.
 Definition
United States Pharmacopoeia
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w & w/o
 Definition
with & without
Term
ABW
 Definition
actual body weight
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar / bowel sounds
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
DX
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
IBW
 Definition
ideal body weight
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter
Term
PMH
 Definition
past medical history
Term
PPI
 Definition
patient package insert
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of symptoms
Term
FH
 Definition
family history
Term
GI
 Definition
gastro-intestinal
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
HPI
 Definition
history of present illness
Term
RR
 Definition
respiratory rate
Term
SH
 Definition
social history
Term
T
 Definition
temperature
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
APAP
 Definition
acetaminophen
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
HCTZ
 Definition
hydrochlorothiazide
Term
MS / MSO4
 Definition
morphine sulfate
Term
NSAID
 Definition
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Term
NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
PCN
 Definition
penicillin
Term
TCN
 Definition
tetracycline
Term
TMP/SMX
 Definition
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
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