SLCC Medical Terminology - MA 1100 Abbreviations List by Body System Lesson 11: Medications Flashcards

1
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q

A

every

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qd

A

every day

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3
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qid

A

four times a day

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4
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bid

A

twice a day

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5
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tid

A

three times a day

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6
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q2h

A

every 2 hours

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7
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p.o.

A

by mouth

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p.r.

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by rectum

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prn

A

as needed

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10
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ad lib

A

as necessary

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11
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n.p.o.

A

nothing by mouth

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12
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ss

A

one-half (semisis)

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13
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gr

A

grain

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14
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dr

A

dram

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15
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Rx

A

prescription

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16
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inj

A

injection

17
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IV

A

intravenous

18
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hs

A

hours of sleep

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mL

A

milliliter

20
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cc

A

cubic centimeter

21
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g

A

gram

22
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a.c.

A

before meals

23
Q

qon

A

every other night

24
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p.c.

A

after meals