Dosage Calculation Terms Flashcards
(57 cards)
1
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What is qod?
A
Every other day
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AC
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before meals
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PC
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after meals
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qd or q.d.
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daily
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BID
A
2x a day
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TID
A
3x a day
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qid
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4x a day
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qh
A
every hour
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h.s. or hs
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at bedtime
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qn
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every night
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stat
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immediately
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biw
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twice a week
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tiw
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three times a week
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prn
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as needed
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qod or q.o.d
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every other day
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q12h or q12*
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every 12 hours
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q8h or q8*
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every 8 hours
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q6h or q6*
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every 6 hours
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q4h or q4*
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every 4 hours
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q2h or q2*
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every 2 hours
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HHN
A
Handheld nebulizer
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Q
IVP
A
IV Push
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IVPB
A
IV piggyback
*medication prepared in a small volume of fluid is attached to an IV (already infusing into a patient’s vein) at specific times.
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PO
A
By mouth
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Sub Q
s.c. or s.q.
into subcutaneous tissue (Subcutaneously)
* injection is given at 45-degree angle
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PR
in rectum
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NGT or ng
nasogastric tube
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NEB
nebulizer
*med. placed in a device that produces a fine spray for inhalations
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MDI
Metered dose inhaler
*aerosol device deliver med. by inhalation
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SL
sublingual, under the tongur
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S & S
Swish and Swallow
*by using tongue and cheek muscles the patient coats his or her mouth with liquid medication, then swallows.
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OD
right eye
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OS
left eye
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OU
both eyes
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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cap, caps
Capsule
*Medication is encased in a gelatin shell.
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CR
Controlled release
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LA
Long acting
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SA
Sustained action
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SR
Slow release or sustained Release
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DS
Double strength
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These abbreviations indicate that the drug has been prepared in a form that allows extended action. Therefore, the drug is given less frequently.
CR, LA, SA, SR
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TKO
To keep open
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D/c
Discontinue or discharge
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KVO
Keep vein open
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EC
Enteric coated
*The tablet is coated with a substance that will not dissolve in the acid secretions of the stomach; instead, it dissolves in the more alkaline secretions of the intestines.
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el, elix
Elixir
*A drug is dissolved in a hydroalcoholic sweetened base.
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sol
Solution
*The drug is contained in a clear liquid preparation.
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sp
Spirit
*This is an alcoholic solution of a volatile substance (e.g., spirit of ammonia).
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sup, supp
Suppository
*This is a solid, cylindrically shaped drug that can be inserted into a body opening (e.g., the rectum or vagina).
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susp
Suspension
*Small particles of drug are dispersed in a liquid base and must be shaken before being poured; gels and magmas are also suspensions.
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syr
Syrup
*A sugar is dissolved in a liquid medication and flavored to disguise the taste.
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tab, tabs
Tablet
*Medication is compressed or molded into a solid form; additional ingredients are used to shape and color the tablet.
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Scored
the pill can be split in half
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ung, oint.
Ointment
* This is a semisolid drug preparation that is applied to the skin (for external use only).
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tr, tinct.
*This is a liquid alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a drug.
