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NUR 110 terms
Med Term
Question | Answer |
---|---|
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous push |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
NG | nasogastric tube |
PO | by mouth |
PR | per rectum |
Supp | suppository |
Sub Q | subcutaneous |
ac | before meals |
hs | bedtime |
ad lib | as desired |
B.I.D., b.i.d. | two times a day |
h, hr | hour |
pc | after meals |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
q2h | every two hours |
Q.I.D. q.i.d. | four times per day |
Stat | immediately |
T.I.D., t.i.d. | three times a day |
cap | capsule |
d.a.w. | dispense as written |
ER | extended release |
g | gram |
gtt | drop |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
mcg | microgram |
mL | milliliter |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
Sig | directions to the patient |
Susp | suspension |
SR | sustained release |
t or tsp | teaspoon |
T or tbs | tablespoon |
tab | tablet |
XL | extended release |
K | potassium |
KCL | potassium chloride |
mEq | milliequivalent |
Na | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
P | after |
D/C | discontinue |
V.O. | verbal order |
T.O. | telephone order |