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RX_Abbreviations
Pharmacy Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning | Latin Translation |
---|---|---|
cc ** | cubic centimeter (milliliter) (USE mL!) | |
fl, fld | fluid (ounces) | |
g | gram | |
gal | gallon | |
gr | grain | |
gtt(s) | drop(s) | gutta(e) |
kg | kilogram | |
lb | pound | |
mcg | microgram (USE mcg) | |
meq | milliequivalent | |
mOsm | milliosmole | |
mg | milligram | |
ml (mL) | milliliter | |
oz | ounce | |
pt | pint | |
qt | quart | |
Tbsp (tbsp) | tablespoon | |
tsp | teaspoon | |
h, hr | hour (DO NOT USE DEGREE SIGN) | hora |
min | minute | |
mo | month | |
y, yr | year | |
yo | years old | |
ss ** | one-half (1/2) | |
i, ii, iii, iv, etc | 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. | |
X | 10 | |
L | 50 | |
C | 100 | |
D | 500 | |
M | 1000 | |
cap | capsule | capsula |
EC | enteric coated | |
elix | elixir | |
emul | emulsion | |
lot | lotion | |
MDI | metered dose inhaler | |
pulv | powder | pulvis |
soln ,sol | solution | |
supp | suppository | suppositorium |
susp | suspension | |
syr | syrup | syrupus |
tab | tablet | tabella |
troche | lozenge | trochiscus |
ung | ointment | unguentum |
aa | affected area | |
a.d. ** | right ear (USE "right ear"!) | aurio dextra |
a.s. ** | left ear (USE "left ear"!) | aurio sinister |
a.u. ** | both ears (USE "both ears"!) | aurio utrae |
ID | intradermal | |
IM | intramuscular | |
inj | injection | injectio |
IV | intravenous | |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback | |
NPO | nothing by mouth | nil per os |
o.d. ** | right eye (USE "right eye"!) | oculus dexter |
o.s. ** | left eye (USE "left eye"!) | oculus sinister |
o.u. ** | both eyes (USE "both eyes"!) | oculus uterque |
po | by mouth | per os |
pr | rectally | |
pv, vag | vaginally | |
SL | sublingually (under the tongue) | |
SQ, SC ** | subcutaneously (USE "subcut" or "subcutaneously"!) | |
Subcut | subcutaneously | |
top | topically | |
ac | before meals | ante cibum |
AM | morning | ante meridiem |
A.T.C. | around the clock | |
bid | twice a day | bis in die |
hs ** | at bedtime (USE "bedtime"!) | Hora somni |
noct | at night | nocte |
pc | After meals | post cibum |
PM | in the evening | post meridiem |
prn | as needed | pro re nata |
q | every | quaque |
q1h | every 1 hour (also q2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24h) | quaque 1 hora |
qd ** | every day (USE "every day"!) | quaque 1 die |
qhs ** | every night at bedtime (USE "nightly"!) | quaque hora somni |
qid | four times a day | quarter in die |
ac & hs | four times a day (before meals and at bedtime) | |
qod ** | every other day (USE "every other day"!) | |
stat | immediately | statim |
tid | three times a day | ter in die |
TUD | take as directed | |
UD | as directed | ut dictum |
UG | until gone | |
WA | while awake | |
x | times or for (x 3 days) | |
aa | of each | |
ad | up to | |
aq | water | aqua |
div. | divide | |
d.t.d. | give of such doses | denture tales doses |
F, ft | make | |
M | mix | misce |
qs | a sufficient quantity | quantum sufficiat |
qs ad | a sufficient quantity up to | |
amp | ampule | |
c | with | cum |
DAW | Dispense as Written | |
D/C ** | discontinue | |
disp | dispense | |
LCD | coal tar solution | Liquor carbonis detergens |
MR | may repeat | |
NMT | no more than | |
no. | number | numero |
NR | no refills | |
NTE | not to exceed | |
N&V | nausea and vomiting | |
per | by or through | |
s | without | sine |
Sig., S. | write on the label | |
SOB | shortness of breath | |
u (IU) ** | units (International Units) (USE "units"!) | |
U.S.P. | United States Pharmacopoeia | |
w & w/o | with and without | |
ABW | Actual body weight | |
BP | Blood pressure | |
BS | Blood sugar/Bowel sounds | |
BSA | Body Surface Area | |
cc | Chief complaint | |
DOB | Date of Birth | |
DX | Diagnosis | |
FH | Family history | |
GI | Gastro-intestinal | |
GU | Genitourinary | |
HA | Headache | |
HPI | History of present illness | |
HR | Heart rate | |
HTN | Hypertension | |
IBW | Ideal Body Weight | |
NG | Nasogastric | |
NKDA | No known drug allergies | |
NPO | Nothing by mouth | |
OTC | Over-the counter | |
PMH | Past medical history | |
PPI | Patient package insert | |
ROS | Review of symptoms | |
RR | Respiratory rate | |
SH | Social history | |
SOB | Shortness of breath | |
T | Temperature | |
VS | Vital signs | |
APAP | Acetaminophen | |
ASA | Aspirin | |
HCTZ** | Hydrochlorothiazide (use drug name) | |
MS or MSO4** | Morphine Sulfate (use drug name) | |
NSAID | Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | |
NTG | Nitroglycerin | |
PCN | Penicillin | |
TCN | Tetracycline | |
TMP/SMX | Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole |