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1
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a.d.

A

right ear

2
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a.s., a.l.

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left ear

3
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a.u.

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each ear

4
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i.m, IM

A

intramuscular (into the muscle)

5
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i.v., IV

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intravenous (within the vein)

6
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IVPB

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intravenous piggyback ( way to administer medication through a previously inserted intravenous line)

7
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i.v.p., IVP

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Intravenous push ( Push technique describes a method of administering a medication quickly and directly into a vein or artery using a syringe and needle)

8
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o.d.

A

right eye

9
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o.s., o.l

A

left eye

10
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o.u.

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each eye

11
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per neb

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by nebulizer ( a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs)

12
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p.o.

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by mouth

13
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p.r.

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rectally

14
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p.v.

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vaginally

15
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SC, subc, subq

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subcutaneously ( an injection in which a needle is inserted just under the skin.)

16
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S.L.

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sublingually, under the tongue

17
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top.

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topically