Abbreviations starting with A Flashcards

1
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½ NS

A

half-strength normal saline

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2
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A

A

Before

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3
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a.c.

A

Before meals

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4
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a.d.

A

Right ear

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5
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a.m.

A

Morning

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6
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a.s.

A

Left ear

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7
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a.u.

A

Each ear

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8
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aa. or ã ã

A

of each

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9
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ABW

A

Actual Body Weight

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10
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ad lib.

A

at pleasure, freely

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11
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admin.

A

Administer

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12
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amp.

A

Ampule

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13
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APAP

A

Acetaminophen

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14
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aq.

A

Water

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15
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aq.dist

A

Distilled water

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16
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ASA

A

Aspirin

17
Q

ATC

A

ATC Around the clock