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09/06/2012

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Term
1/2 NS
Definition
half-strength normal saline
Term
AA
Definition
Of each
Term
AC
Definition
Before meals
Term
ACEI
Definition
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Term
AD
Definition
up to; to make
Term
AD
Definition
Right ear
Term
ad lib
Definition
at pleasure, freely
Term
ADHD
Definition
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Term
admin
Definition
administer
Term
AM
Definition
morning
Term
amp
Definition
ampule
Term
APAP
Definition
Acetaminophen
Term
aq
Definition
water
Term
ARB
Definition
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
Term
AS
Definition
Left ear
Term
ASA
Definition
Aspirin
Term
ATC
Definition
around the clock
Term
AU
Definition
Both ears
Term
BB
Definition
Beta blocker
Term
BG
Definition
Blood glucose
Term
BID
Definition
Twice daily
Term
BIW
Definition
twice a week
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
BP
Definition
Blood pressure
Term
BPH
Definition
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Term
BS
Definition
Blood sugar
Term
BSA
Definition
body surface area
Term
c
Definition
with
Term
cc
Definition
milliliter
Term
cap
Definition
capsule
Term
CHD
Definition
coronary heart disease
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
CIVI
Definition
continuous intravenous infusion
Term
cm3
Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CNS
Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
comp
Definition
compound
Term
COPD
Definition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Term
CXR
Definition
Chest X-ray
Term
d
Definition
day
Term
D10W
Definition
dextrose 10% in water
Term
D5LR
Definition
dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's
Term
D5NS
Definition
dextrose 5% in normal saline
Term
D5W
Definition
dextrose 5% in water
Term
DC, d/c
Definition
Discontinue, discharge
Term
dil
Definition
dilute
Term
Disp
Definition
Dispense
Term
Div
Definition
Divide
Term
DKA
Definition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Term
DM
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
DM1
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Term
DM2
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Term
DR
Definition
Delayed-release
Term
DS
Definition
Double strength
Term
d.t.d.
Definition
give of such doses
Term
DVT
Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
Dx
Definition
Diagnosis
Term
ECG, EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
EES
Definition
erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Term
elix
Definition
elixir
Term
ENT
Definition
Ear, Nose, Throat
Term
ER
Definition
Extended-release
Term
et
Definition
and
Term
EtOH
Definition
Ethanol (alcohol)
Term
f or fl
Definition
fluid
Term
FBS
Definition
Fasting blood sugar
Term
ft
Definition
make
Term
g
Definition
gram
Term
GAD
Definition
General Anxiety Disorder
Term
gal
Definition
gallon
Term
GERD
Definition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Term
GFR
Definition
glomerular filtration rate
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
GTT
Definition
Drop
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN
Definition
Gynecology
Term
HA
Definition
headache
Term
HBP
Definition
high blood pressure
Term
HC
Definition
Hydrocortisone
Term
HCT
Definition
Hematocrit
Term
HCTZ
Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide
Term
HEENT
Definition
Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
HF
Definition
Heart Failure
Term
HGB, Hgb
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
HRT
Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
HS
Definition
Hour of sleep, bedtime
Term
HTN
Definition
Hypertension
Term
ic
Definition
between meals
Term
ID
Definition
intradermal
Term
IM
Definition
Intramuscular
Term
inj
Definition
injection
Term
IOP
Definition
intraocular pressure
Term
IR
Definition
Immediate release
Term
IT
Definition
intrathecal
Term
IU
Definition
international units
Term
IV
Definition
Intravenous
Term
IV drip
Definition
intravenous infusion
Term
IVB
Definition
intravenous bolus
Term
IVP
Definition
intravenous push
Term
IVPB
Definition
intravenous piggy back
Term
kg
Definition
kilogram
Term
L
Definition
liter
Term
LA
Definition
Long-acting
Term
lb
Definition
pound
Term
M
Definition
mix
Term
m&n
Definition
morning and night
Term
m2
Definition
square meter
Term
mcg
Definition
microgram
Term
mEq
Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
mg/kg
Definition
milligram per killigram of body weight
Term
mg/m2
Definition
milligrams per meter squared
Term
MI
Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
min
Definition
minute
Term
mL
Definition
milliliter
Term
mOsmol
Definition
milliosmoles
Term
MR
Definition
may repeat
Term
MTX
Definition
methotrexate
Term
n&v
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NGT
Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
NKA
Definition
No known allergy
Term
NKDA
Definition
No known drug allergy
Term
No.
Definition
number
Term
noct
Definition
night
Term
NPO
Definition
Nothing by mouth
Term
NR
Definition
no refills
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline
Term
NSAID
Definition
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Term
NTG
Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
OA
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
OCD
Definition
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Term
OD
Definition
Right eye
Term
oint or ung
Definition
Ointment
Term
OS
Definition
Left eye
Term
OU
Definition
Both eyes, each eye
Term
PC
Definition
After meals
Term
PCN
Definition
Penicillin
Term
PM
Definition
afternoon; evening
Term
PO
Definition
By mouth
Term
PPM
Definition
parts per million
Term
PPB
Definition
parts per billion
Term
PR
Definition
Per rectum
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed
Term
pt
Definition
pint
Term
pt
Definition
patient
Term
PUD
Definition
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Term
pulv
Definition
powder
Term
PV
Definition
Per vagina
Term
Q
Definition
Every
Term
q.s. ad
Definition
a sufficient quantity to make
Term
Q_H
Definition
Every _ hours
Term
qam
Definition
every morning
Term
QD
Definition
Every day, daily
Term
QID
Definition
Four times daily
Term
QOD
Definition
Every other day
Term
QPM
Definition
every evening
Term
QS
Definition
Quantity sufficient
Term
qt
Definition
quart
Term
RBC
Definition
Red blood cell
Term
rect
Definition
rectal or rectum
Term
rep
Definition
repeat
Term
RL
Definition
Ringer's lactate or lactated Ringer's
Term
s
Definition
without
Term
SAD
Definition
Seasonal Affective Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder
Term
SC
Definition
Subcutaneous
Term
sid
Definition
once a day
Term
Sig.
Definition
write; Instruction to patient
Term
SL
Definition
sublingually, under the tongue
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
sol
Definition
solution
Term
sos
Definition
if there is need; as needed
Term
SQ
Definition
Subcutaneous
Term
SR
Definition
Sustained release
Term
ss
Definition
half, single strength
Term
SSRI
Definition
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Term
STAT
Definition
Immediately
Term
STD, STI
Definition
Sexually Transmitted Disease, Sexually Transmitted Infection
Term
subQ
Definition
Subcutaneous
Term
SUPP, suppose
Definition
Suppository
Term
susp
Definition
suspension
Term
Sx
Definition
Symptoms
Term
Syr
Definition
Syrup, syringe
Term
tab
Definition
tablet
Term
TB
Definition
Tuberculosis
Term
tbsp
Definition
tablespoonful
Term
TCN
Definition
Tetracycline
Term
TID
Definition
Three times daily
Term
TIW
Definition
three times a week
Term
top
Definition
topically
Term
TPN
Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
tsp
Definition
teaspoonful
Term
Tx
Definition
Treatment
Term
U
Definition
unit
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
Ung
Definition
Ointment
Term
URI
Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
ut dict or ud
Definition
as directed
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
V or PV
Definition
vaginally
Term
wa
Definition
While awake
Term
WBC
Definition
White blood cell
Term
wk
Definition
Week
Term
WNL
Definition
Within normal limits
Term
Wt
Definition
Weight
Term
XR
Definition
Extended-release
Term
yo, y/o
Definition
Year old
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