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07/17/2011

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ACE
 Definition
angiotensin-converting enzyme
Term
BID
 Definition
twice a day
Term
D5W
 Definition
5% Dextrose in water
Term
D/C
 Definition
discontinued (stop)
Term
GTTS
 Definition
drops
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HS
 Definition
bedtime (hours of sleep)
Term
ID
 Definition
Intradermal
Term
IM
 Definition
Intramuscular
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVPB
 Definition
intravenous piggyback
Term
LR
 Definition
Lactated Ringer's
Term
MAR
 Definition
medical administration record
Term
mcg
 Definition
micrograms
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mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
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mg
 Definition
milligrams
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSAID
 Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
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OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter
Term
PICC
 Definition
perpherally inserted central catheter
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PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
q
Definition
every
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QID
 Definition
four times a day
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneous
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tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
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tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
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TID
 Definition
three times a day
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TPN
 Definition
total parental nutrition