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Pharm-Abbreviation
PTCE Study Guide - General Pharmacy Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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ADE | adverse drug effect |
ADR | adverse drug reaction |
AWP | average wholesale price |
cmpd, cpd | compound |
conc | concentration |
DRG | diagnosis-related group |
D/C, DC | discontinue |
disp. | dispense |
DAW | dispense as written |
DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |
DUR | drug utilization review |
elix | elixir |
EC | enteric coated |
fl. | fluid |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
MAC | maximum allowable cost |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
oint, ung | ointment |
OTC | over-the-counter |
ped | pediatric |
Rx | prescription |
C-I | Schedule I |
C-II | Schedule II |
C-III | Schedule III |
C-IV | Schedule IV |
C-V | Schedule V |
soln | solution |
supp | suppository |
syr | syrup |
vit | vitamin |
aq, aqua | water |
WAC | wholesale acquisition cost |
Amp | ampule |
Cap | capsule |
Cm | centimeter |
Cc | cubic centimeter |
Gtt | drop |
Gtts | drops |
aa, ea | each |
fl. oz. | fluid ounce |
gr. | grain |
g, gm | gram |
H, hr | hour |
Kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
Mcg | microgram |
Mg | milligram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
ml, mL | milliliter |
Mm | millimeter |
Oz | ounce |
lb, # | pound |
tbsp, TBS | tablespoon |
Tab | Tablet |
Tsp | Teaspoon |
U | Units |
ss | 1/2 |