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Undergraduate 2
03/02/2010
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AA
 Definition
of each
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ac
 Definition
before meals
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ad lib
 Definition
as desired; freely
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aq
 Definition
aqueous; water
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AU
 Definition
Both ears
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bid
 Definition
twice aday
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c
 Definition
cup
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c(italisized with a line above it)
 Definition
with
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cap
 Definition
capsule
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cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
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conc
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concentrate
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cpd or comp
 Definition
compound
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DC or d/c
 Definition
discontinue
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D5W
 Definition
dextrose 5% in water
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dil
 Definition
diluted
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disp
 Definition
dispense
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dr or 3
 Definition
dram
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Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
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elix
 Definition
elixer
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EXT
 Definition
extract
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gal
 Definition
gallon
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g or gm
 Definition
gram
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gr
 Definition
grain
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gtt
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drop/drops
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H
 Definition
hypodermically
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HA
 Definition
headache
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h or hr
 Definition
hour
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HS
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at bedtime
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ID
 Definition
intradermal
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular
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inj
 Definition
injection
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I & O
 Definition
intake and output
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iss
 Definition
1 1/2 or one and a half
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
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IVPB
 Definition
IV piggyback
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IVP
 Definition
iv push
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kg
 Definition
kilogram
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KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
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L
 Definition
liter
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lb
 Definition
pound
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KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
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liq
 Definition
liquid
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m
 Definition
minim
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mcg
 Definition
microgram
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mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
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mg
 Definition
milligram
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mL
 Definition
milliliter
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NG
 Definition
nasogastric
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NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth (non per os)
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noc
 Definition
night
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NS
 Definition
normal saline
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N & V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
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OD
 Definition
right eye
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OS
 Definition
left eye
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OTC
 Definition
over the counter
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OU
 Definition
both eyes
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oz
 Definition
ounce
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p (italized with a line above it)
 Definition
post or after
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PB
 Definition
piggyback or IVPB
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pc
 Definition
after meals
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po or per os
 Definition
by mouth
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prn
 Definition
as needed or when necessary
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pt
 Definition
pint
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pwd
 Definition
powder
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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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qid
 Definition
four times a day
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q4h
 Definition
every four hours
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q6h

q8h
 Definition
every 6 hours

every 8 hours
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qod
 Definition
every other day
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qs
 Definition
as much as sufficient
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qt
 Definition
quart
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Rx
 Definition
take: by prescription
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s(italized with line above)
 Definition
without
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SL
 Definition
sublingual
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SOL
 Definition
solution
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SC/subq
 Definition
subcutaneous
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SOS
 Definition
if necessary
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susp
 Definition
suspension
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ss
 Definition
1/2 or one half
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stat
 Definition
immediately
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supp
 Definition
suppository
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syr
 Definition
syrup
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T or Tbs
 Definition
tablespoon
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t or tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
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tab
 Definition
tablet
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TKO/KVO
 Definition
to keep open
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
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tr or tinct
 Definition
tincture
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Units
 Definition
Units(write units)
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ung
 Definition
ointment
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viiss
 Definition
7 1/2 7.5 seven and one half
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1 kg:? g
 Definition
1000
Term
1 g: ? mg
 Definition
1000
Term
1 mg: ? mcg
 Definition
1000
Term
1 L:? mL
 Definition
1000
Term
1 mL: ? cc
 Definition
1
Term
1 m : ? cm
 Definition
100
Term
1 cm : ? mm
 Definition
10
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1 lb : ? oz
 Definition
16
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1 gal : ? qt
 Definition
4
Term
2.2 lb: ? kg
 Definition
1
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1 oz : ? g
 Definition
28
Term
1 qt: ? L
 Definition
1
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1 in : 2.5 cm
 Definition
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