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07/22/2012
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Term
dil
 Definition
diluted
Term
Elix
 Definition
Elixir
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
gt or gtt
 Definition
drop or drops
Term
h
 Definition
hour
Term
i ii iii
 Definition
1 tablet, 2 tablets, 3 tablets
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
Kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
liq
 Definition
liquid
Term
m or min
 Definition
minimum
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mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
non rep
 Definition
do not repeat
Term
Pt.
 Definition
patient
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
Tbs
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
sol
 Definition
solution
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stat
 Definition
at once
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
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ung
 Definition
ointment
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per
 Definition
by or with
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Rx
 Definition
take
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bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
NPO
 Definition
Nothing by mouth
Term
q
 Definition
every
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q (2,3,4)h
q2h
 Definition
q2h
every 2 hours
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qh
 Definition
every hour
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qs
 Definition
of sufficient quantity
Term
ss
 Definition
1/2 one half
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aq
 Definition
water
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
tr
 Definition
tincture
Liquid medication mixed with alcohol base
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
c
 Definition
with
Term
p
 Definition
after
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
s
 Definition
without
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aa
 Definition
to each
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