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Pharmtech abbrev.
commonly used abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PRN | As Needed (pro re nata) |
| mEq | Milliequivalent |
| mM | Millimole |
| PC | After Meals |
| PR | By Rectum |
| PPD | Purified Protein Derivative |
| q | Every |
| QOD | Every Other Day |
| q4h | Every 4 Hours |
| AC | Before Meals |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| BID | Twice A Day |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPR | Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation |
| FUO | Fever of Unknown Origin |
| gtt | Drops |
| gr | Grain |
| HS | At Bedtime/Half Strength |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| MAO | Monoamine Oxidase |
| MRSA | Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus |
| MVI | Multivitamin |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| OD | Right Eye |
| NPO | Nothing by Mouth |
| OS | Left Eye |
| PO | By Mouth |
| sl | Sublingual |
| suppos. | Suppository |
| tbsp | Tablespoon |
| sig | Write on Label |
| ung | Ointment |
| non. rep. | No Repeats |
| IV | Intravenous |
| c | With |
| s | Without |
| tsp | Teaspoon |
| cap | Capsule |
| t.i.d. | Three Times a Day |
| q.i.d. | Four Times a Day |
| wt | Weight |
| TPN | Total Parenteral Nutrition |
| Syr | Syrup |
| sol | Solution |
| q.o.d. | Every Other Day |
| q.d. | Every Day |
| ou | Both Eyes |
| inj | Injection |
| fl.oz. | Fluid Ounce |
| EtOH | Alcohol |
| dr | Dram |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter |
| chol | Cholesterol |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| au | Both Ears |
| ad | Right Ear |
| fl.dr. | Fluid Dram |
| as | Left Ear |
| MRX1 | May Repeat Times One or One Time |
| APAP | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| BM | Bowl Movement |
| H & H | Hemoglobin and Hematocrit |
| CP | Chest Pain |
| DAW | Dispense As Written |
| FA | Folic Acid |
| MS | Morphine Sulfate |
| MSO4 | Morphin Sulfate |
| Dig | Digoxin |
| FE | Ferrous Sulfate |
| Fe | Ferrous Sulfate |
| FeSO4 | Ferrous Sulfate |
| HCTZ | Hydrochlorothiazide |
| HL | Heparin Lock |
| K | Potassium |
| KCL | Potassium Chloride |
| LR | Lactated Ringers Solution |
| MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
| LA | Long Acting |
| ER | Extended Release |
| SR | Sustained Release |
| CR | Controlled Release |
| NTG | Nitroglycerin |
| WA | While Awake |
| ECT | Enteric Coated Tablet |
| SCT | Sugar Coated Tablet |
| MPF | Methyl-Paraben Free |
| DSS | Docusate Sodium Sulfasuccinate (colace) |
| DS | Double Strength |
| DC | Discontinue |
| D5 | Dextrose 5% |
| D5W | Dextrose 5% On Water |
| NS | Normal Saline 0.9%Sodium Chloride |
| EPI | Epinephrine |
| aa | Of Each |
| ad lib. | As Desired |
| amt | Amount |
| aq. | Water |
| cath | Catheter |
| cbc | Complete Blood Count |
| cm | Centimeter |
| comp | Compound |
| dil | Dilute |
| diss. | Dissolve |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| mcg. | Microgram |
| mg. | Milligram |
| ml. | Milliliter |
| Noc | Night |
| stat | Immediately |
| tab | Tablet |
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