Abbreviations Flashcards by Christal Baker

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ac

A

before meals

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amp

A

ampoule

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ASA

A

acetylsalicylic acid

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cap

A

capsule

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DC, dc, d/c

A

discontinue, discharge

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elix

A

elixir

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gtt

A

drops

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G, gm, g, gr

A

grams

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hs

A

hour of sleep/bedtime

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IM

A

intramuscular

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IU

A

international units

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IV

A

intravenous

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KCL

A

potassium choride

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L, l

A

litre

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LOC

A

laxative of choice

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mEq

A

milliEquivalent

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Mg, mg

A

milligram

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ml

A

millilitre

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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OD, od

A

overdose, once a day, right eye

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oz

A

ounce

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pc

A

post meal

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po

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by mouth

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pr

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by rectum

prn

as necessary

sl

sublingual

supp

suppository

STAT

immediately

tab

tablet

TPN

total parental nutrition

ung

ointment

meds

medications

SL

saline lock

Heplock

Heparin Lock

puffs

aerosol medication administer

nebs

nebulized medication

u

unit

IR

immediate release

SR

slow release

CR

continued release

sc

subcutaneous

EC

enteric coated

cc

millilitres/cubic centimeters

os

left eye

qd

everyday

rec

rectally

PCA

patient controlled analgesic

NTG

Nitroglycerin

Abx

antibiotic

PICC

peripherally inserted central catheter

NC

0.9% normal saline

D5NS

5% Dextrose in 0.9% normal saline

D51/2NS

5% dextrose in 0.45% normal saline

Nsc20mEqKCL

0.9% normal saline with 20 mEq of potassium chloride

NSc40mEqKCL

0.9% normal saline with 40 mEq of potassium chloride

D5W

5% dextrose in water

RL

ringers lactate