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Undergraduate 1
12/13/2009

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Term
ABG
Definition
Arterial blood gas
Term
AC
Definition
before meals
Term
ACE
Definition
angiotensin-converting enzyme
Term
ACTH
Definition
adrenocorticotopic hormone
Term
AD
Definition
right ear
Term
ADH
Definition
antidiuretic hormone
Term
AER
Definition
aerosol
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome
Term
ALT
Definition
alanine aminotrasferase, serum
Term
ANA
Definition
antinuclear antibody
Term
AS
Definition
left ear
Term
AST
Definition
aspartate aminotransferase, serum
Term
AU
Definition
each ear
Term
AUC
Definition
area under curve
Term
AV
Definition
atrioventricular
Term
BID
Definition
twice daily
Term
Ca
Definition
Calcium
Term
CAD
Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CAP
Definition
capsule
Term
CATH
Definition
catheterize
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC
Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
Cl
Definition
chloride
Term
CMV
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPK
Definition
creatine phosphokinase
Term
CrCl
Definition
creatinine clearance
Term
CSF
Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CV
Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
Definition
cardiovascular accident
Term
CVP
Definition
central venous pressure
Term
CXR
Definition
chest x-ray
Term
D5W
Definition
5% dextrose in water
Term
D50W
Definition
50% dextrose in water
Term
DNA
Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid
Term
DUB
Definition
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Term
ECG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EENT
Definition
eye, ear, nose, throat
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ELIX
Definition
elixir
Term
ESR
Definition
erythocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ET
Definition
via endotracheal tube
Term
FSH
Definition
Follicle stimulating hormone
Term
g
Definition
gram
Term
G6PD
Definition
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GTT
Definition
drop
Term
H2
Definition
histamine 2
Term
HCT
Definition
hematocrit
Term
HCG
Definition
human chorionic gonadotropin
Term
HEME
Definition
hematologic
Term
HGB
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HMG CoA
Definition
3-hydroxy 3-methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A
Term
HR
Definition
hour
Term
HS
Definition
at bedtime
Term
HSV
Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
IgG
Definition
immunoglobulin G
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
INF
Definition
infusion
Term
INH
Definition
inhalation
Term
INJ
Definition
injection
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
K
Definition
potassium
Term
KG
Definition
kilogram
Term
L
Definition
liter
Term
LDL
Definition
low density lipoprotein
Term
LH
Definition
luteinizing hormone
Term
LIQ
Definition
liquid
Term
LOZ
Definition
lozenge
Term
M
Definition
meter
Term
MAOI
Definition
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Term
mcg
Definition
microgram
Term
MDI
Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
mEq
Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
Mg
Definition
magnesium
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MIN
Definition
minute
Term
ml
Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter
Term
mmol
Definition
millimole
Term
MS
Definition
musculoskeletal
Term
MS
Definition
morphine sulfate
Term
Na
Definition
sodium
Term
NEB
Definition
nebulizer
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline
Term
NSAID
Definition
nonsteroidal
Term
OD
Definition
right eye
Term
OINT
Definition
ointment
Term
OS
Definition
left eye
Term
OTC
Definition
over the counter
Term
OU
Definition
each eye
Term
oz
Definition
ounce
Term
PC
Definition
after meals
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth
Term
PR
Definition
per rectum
Term
PRN
Definition
as needed
Term
PT
Definition
prothrombin time
Term
PTH
Definition
parathyroid hormone
Term
PTT
Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PVC
Definition
premature ventricular contractions
Term
Q
Definition
every
Term
QAM
Definition
every morning
Term
QD
Definition
every day
Term
QH
Definition
every hour
Term
Q4H
Definition
every 4 hours
Term
QID
Definition
4 times a day
Term
QOD
Definition
every other day
Term
QPM
Definition
every evening
Term
RBC
Definition
red blood cell
Term
RESP
Definition
respiratory
Term
RNA
Definition
ribonucleic acid
Term
SC
Definition
subcutaneous (beneath the skin)
Term
SL
Definition
sublingual (beneath the tongue
Term
SOL
Definition
Solution
Term
SS
Definition
one half
Term
SUPP
Definition
suppository
Term
SUSP
Definition
suspension
Term
SUST
Definition
sustained
Term
SYR
Definition
syrup
Term
T3
Definition
triiodothyronine
Term
T4
Definition
thyroxine
Term
TAB
Definition
tablet
Term
TID
Definition
three times a day
Term
TINC
Definition
tincture
Term
TRANS
Definition
transdermal
Term
TSH
Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone
Term
TT
Definition
thrombin time
Term
U
Definition
unit
Term
UA
Definition
urinalysis
Term
URI
Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UV
Definition
ultraviolet
Term
VAG
Definition
vaginal
Term
VOL
Definition
volume
Term
VS
Definition
vital signs
Term
WBC
Definition
white blood count
Term
WK
Definition
week
Term
YR
Definition
year
Term
ADE
Definition
Adverse drug effect
Term
ADR
Definition
Adverse drug reaction
Term
AWP
Definition
average wholesale price
Term
cmpd; cpd
Definition
Compound
Term
conc
Definition
Concentration
Term
DRG
Definition
diagnosis related group
Term
D/C; DC
Definition
discontinue
Term
disip
Definition
dispense
Term
DEA
Definition
Drug enforcement Administration
Term
DUR
Definition
Drug utilization review
Term
elix
Definition
elixir
Term
EC
Definition
enteric coated
Term
fl.
Definition
fluid
Term
FDA
Definition
Food and Drug Administration
Term
MAC
Definition
maximum allowable cost
Term
NKA
Definition
no known allergies
Term
ped
Definition
pediatric
Term
Rx
Definition
prescription
Term
C-I
Definition
Schedule I
Term
C-II
Definition
Schedule II
Term
C-III
Definition
Schedule III
Term
C-IV
Definition
Schedule IV
Term
C-V
Definition
Schedule V
Term
vit
Definition
vitamin
Term
aq; aqua
Definition
water
Term
WAC
Definition
wholesale acquisition cost
Term
p
Definition
after
Term
pm
Definition
afternoon
Term
ad lib
Definition
as desired
Term
u.d.
Definition
as directed
Term
ASAP
Definition
as soon as possible
Term
DAW
Definition
dispense as written
Term
DS
Definition
double strength
Term
qam; QAM
Definition
every morning
Term
qw
Definition
every week
Term
MR
Definition
may repeat
Term
c'
Definition
with
Term
s
Definition
without
Term
W/A; WA
Definition
while awake
Term
24H
Definition
24 hours
Term
BU
Definition
buccal
Term
EX
Definition
External
Term
IN
Definition
inhalation
Term
ID
Definition
intradermal
Term
IVPB
Definition
IV piggyback
Term
IVP
Definition
IV push
Term
IU
Definition
intrauterine
Term
MT
Definition
mouth/throat
Term
NA
Definition
nasal
Term
oph;opth
Definition
opthalmic
Term
OR
Definition
oral
Term
OT
Definition
otic
Term
UR
Definition
urethral
Term
Amp
Definition
ampule
Term
Cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
aa; ea
Definition
each
Term
gr.
Definition
grain
Term
lb; #
Definition
pound
Term
tbsp; TBS
Definition
tablespoon
Term
Tsp
Definition
teaspoon
Term
apap; APAP
Definition
acetaminophen
Term
asa; ASA
Definition
aspirin
Term
ADD
Definition
attention deficit disorder
Term
ADHD
Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
ANS
Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
pre op
Definition
before surgery
Term
BC; BCP
Definition
Birth control pills
Term
BP
Definition
Blood pressure
Term
BS
Definition
blood sugar
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
Carb
Definition
carbohydrate
Term
CNS
Definition
Central nervous system
Term
D/C; DC
Definition
discontinue
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
HA
Definition
headache
Term
Hx
Definition
history
Term
HIV
Definition
Human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HCTZ
Definition
hydrochlorothiazide
Term
H2O2
Definition
hydrogen peroxide
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
Fe
Definition
Iron
Term
MgO; MagOx
Definition
Magnesium oxide
Term
MCO
Definition
managed care organization
Term
MOM
Definition
milk of magnesia
Term
MV; MVI
Definition
multiple vitamin
Term
N/V; N&V
Definition
Nausea and vomiting
Term
NTG
Definition
nitroglycerine
Term
NSAs
Definition
nonsedating antihistamines
Term
KCl
Definition
potassium chloride
Term
PPO
Definition
preferred provider organization
Term
NaCl
Definition
sodium chloride
Term
TCN
Definition
tetracycline
Term
TPN
Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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