Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

Mcg

A

Microgram

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2
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mEq

A

Milliequivalent

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3
Q

a

A

Before

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4
Q

aa

A

Of each

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5
Q

ac

A

Before meals

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6
Q

ad lib

A

As desired freely

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7
Q

Amp

A

Ampule

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8
Q

B.I.d

A

Twice a day

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9
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B.I.W

A

Twice a week

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10
Q

C

A

With

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11
Q

CD

A

Controlled dose

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12
Q

CR

A

Controlled Release

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13
Q

Dil

A

Dilute

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14
Q

DS

A

Double strength

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15
Q

EC

A

Enteric coated

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16
Q

ER

A

Extended release

17
Q

IVPB

A

Intravenous Piggy Back

18
Q

IVSS

A

Intravenous Soluset

19
Q

KVO

A

Keep vein open - a very slow infusion rate

20
Q

LA

A

Long acting

21
Q

LOS

A

Length of stay

22
Q

NAS

A

Intranasal

23
Q

ODT

A

Orally disintegrating tablet