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TCC Abbreviations
Abbreviations | Words |
---|---|
AD | right ear |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
IV | intravenous |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
po | by mouth |
sc | subcutaneous |
top | topical |
aq | water |
caps | capsule |
D5W | Dextrose 5% Water |
NS | 0.9% Normal Saline |
elix | elixer |
liq | liquid |
supp | suppository |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
ung | ointment |
ac | before meals |
pc | after meals |
qam | every morning |
bid | two times a day |
hs | at bedtime |
prn | as needed |
qid | four times a day |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
stat | immediately |
tid | three times a day |
aa | of each - equal |
ad | up to |
fl | fluid |
g | gram |
gtt | drop |
L | litre |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | millequivalent |
mg | milligram |
mL | millilitre |
qs | sufficient quantity |
qs ad | sufficient quantity up to |
ss | one-half |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
sig | let it be written |
mitte | send |
Rx | take |
pr | per rectum |
sl | sublingual |
sol | solution |
tuss | cough |
eod | every other day |
disp | dispense |
d/c | discontinue |
cc | with food/meals |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OTC | over the counter |
DOB | date of birth |
U | units |
fort | strong |
ud | as directed |
NR | No Repeats |
NKA | no known allergies |
DUR | drug utilization review |
MAR | medication administration record |
FDA | Food and Drug Act |
CDSA | Controlled Drug and Substances Act |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
NPA | No public access |