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Most common abbreviations used. the ones with a *** have been identified as potentially dangerouse by the JCAHO and should NOT be used.
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Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
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AM,am,A.M.
 Definition
morning
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amp
 Definition
ampule
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amt
 Definition
amount
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AD***
 Definition
right ear
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AS***
 Definition
left ear
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AU***
 Definition
both ears
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aq
 Definition
aqueous
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bid
 Definition
twice a day
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c with a line over it
 Definition
with
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cap
 Definition
capsule
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cc***
 Definition
cubic centimeter
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DC,disc,d/c***
 Definition
discontinue
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disp
 Definition
dispense
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dl,dL
 Definition
deciliter
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elix
 Definition
elixer
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et
 Definition
and
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ext
 Definition
extract
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fl,fld
 Definition
fluid
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g,gm
 Definition
gram
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gr***
 Definition
grain
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gt(t)
 Definition
drop(s)
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h,hr
 Definition
hour
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hs.,HS
 Definition
hour of sleep
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Id,ID
 Definition
INTRADERMAL
Term
IM
 Definition
INTRAMUSCULAR
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IV
 Definition
INTRAVENOUS
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Kg
 Definition
kilogram
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L,l
 Definition
liter
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lb
 Definition
pound
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mcg,Ig***
 Definition
microgram
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mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
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ml,mL
 Definition
milliliter
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NaCl
 Definition
sodium chloride
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NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
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OD
 Definition
RIGHT EYE
Term
OS
 Definition
LEFT EYE
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OU
 Definition
BOTH EYES
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oz
 Definition
ounce
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p
 Definition
after
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pc
 Definition
after meals
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PM,pm,P.M.
 Definition
AFTERNOON OR EVENING
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po,PO
 Definition
by mouth
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prn,PRN
 Definition
whenever necessary
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q
 Definition
every
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qd***
 Definition
every day
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qh
 Definition
every hour
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q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
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q3h
 Definition
every 3 hours
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qid
 Definition
four times a day
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qod***
 Definition
every other day
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qs
 Definition
quantity sufficient
Term
qt
 Definition
quart
Term
R
 Definition
right,rectal
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Rx
 Definition
take,prescribe
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s with a slash over it
 Definition
without
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SC,SUBCU,S/Q,SQ
 Definition
subcutaneously
Term
Sig
 Definition
label
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SL
 Definition
sublingual
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ss
 Definition
one-half
Term
stat,STAT
 Definition
immediately
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
syr
 Definition
syrup
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
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T,tb,tbs,tbsp
 Definition
Tablespoon
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t,tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
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tid
 Definition
3 X a day
Term
tinc
 Definition
tincture
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u***
 Definition
units
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