| a, an | before, without, ear |
| aa | of each, affected area |
| aaa | apply to affected area |
| ac | before a meal |
| ad | right ear or as directed or up to |
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| ADHD | attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder |
| ad lib | as often or as much needed |
| aft | afternoon |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am | morning |
| amt | amount |
| amp, inh | inhale nebs |
| ap | apply |
| APAP | acetaminophen (tylenol) |
| apl, app | applicatorful or applicator |
| aq, H20 | water |
| as | left ear |
| ATC | around the clock |
| au | both ears |
| BBB | blood brain barrier |
| BC | birth control |
| bid | twice daily |
| biw | twice a week, every 2 weeks |
| bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BSA | body surface area |
| c | with |
| C | 100 |
| ca | calcium, cancer |
| CaCO3 | calcium carbonate |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap | capsule |
| C & C | cough and congestion |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cd | cycle days (menstral) |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| cf | cystic fibrosis, with food |
| cg | cough |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cid | five times a day |
| CL | chlorine, chloride |
| cm | centimeter |
| cmpd, cpd | compound |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COD | codiene |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | chest pain |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| cr | controlled release |
| cr, crm | cream |
| d | daily, right |
| D51/2NS | 5% dextrose & 0.45 NS |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| DAW | dispense as written (provider) no generic |
| DAW2 | dispense as written (patient) no generic |
| dex | dextrose |
| d/c | discontinue, discharge |
| dis, disp | dispense |
| DS | double strength |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNS | do not substitute |
| DOB | date of birth |
| dtd | dispense as such doses |
| dx | diagnosis |
| EC | enteric coated (like aspirin) safe for stomach lining |
| ED | emergency department, erectile dysfunction |
| EDS | estimated days supply |
| EES | erythromycin ethylsuccinate |
| elix | elixir |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| ENT | ear, nose and throat |
| eq | equivalent |
| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
| et | and |
| ETOC | alcohol (you drink) |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| FE | iron |
| FeSo4 | ferrous sulfate (iron) |
| fid | five times a day |
| 5x/d | five times a day |
| fl oz | fluidounce |
| g, gm | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| gen | generic |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GH | grow hormone |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| gr | grain, about 60 mg |
| gtt | drops |
| h, hr | hour |
| H20 | water |
| ha | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HCL | hydrochloride (easy to mix w/other drugs) |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HD | high dose |
| hs | bedtime |
| ic | before meals |
| ID | intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (use diag code) |
| IM | intramuscularly (for injectables) |
| inf | infection |
| inh | inhale nebs |
| inj | inject |
| IU | international unit, intrauterine |
| IV | intravenously |
| IVPB | iv piggyback |
| ivp | iv push |
| K, K+ | potassium |
| k, kg | kilogram |
| kg | kilogram |
| l | liter |
| la | long acting |
| lb | pounds |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| LWI | lower respiratory infection |
| m | mix |
| max | maximum |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| m ft | mix & make |
| meq, mEq | milliequivalent |
| mcg, ug | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| m | month |
| mo | month |
| na | nausea |
| neb | nebulizer |
| NKA | no know allergies |
| NKDA | no know drug allergies |
| no | number |
| noc, noct, pm | night |
| npo NPO | nothing by mouth |
| nr | no refill |
| NS | normal solution |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory |
| NTE | not to exceed |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| o | eye |
| 02 | oxygen |
| OC | oral contraceptive |
| od | right eye, once daily |
| OM | otitis media |
| os | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| ou | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pa | pain |
| pc | aftermeals |
| pcn | penicillin |
| PDR | physician’s desk reference |
| per | by, in (neb), per (time frame) |
| pm | evening, night |
| po | by mouth |
| pp | as needed for pain |
| pr, r, rec | rectally |
| pt | patient |
| prn | per requested need |
| pv, vag | vaginally, in the vagina |
| pulv | powder |
| q | every |
| qam, qm | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night |
| q 4 h | every four hours |
| qsad | add to amount needed |
| q 7 pm | every day at 7 pm |
| qid | fours times a day |
| qn | every night |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity suffient |
| qt | quart |
| r,rec, pr, PR | rectally |
| rept | repeat |
| rf | refill |
| rx | you take |
| s | left, without |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| sid | once daily (mostly vets) |
| sig | directions |
| sl | dissolve under the tongue (sublingually) |
| SMZ/TMP | sulfamethoxazile & trimethoprim |
| SMX/TMP | sulfamethoxazile & trimethoprim |
| sob | shortness of breathe |
| sol | solution |
| sq, sub-c | subcutaneous (for injectables) |
| SR | slow or sustained release |
| ss | one half, sliding scale (for insulin) |
| s/s | signs & symptoms |
| stat | immediately |
| subq, sub q | subcutaneous (for injectables) |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| sx | symptoms |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet (s) |
| TAC | triamcinolone |
| tad | take as directed |
| tat | until all is taken |
| tea | teaspoonful, 5ml |
| tbs | tablespoonful, 15ml |
| tcn | tetracycline |
| td | transdermal |
| tid | three times daily |
| tinct | tincture |
| tiw | three times weekly |
| tpn | total parental nutrient |
| tsp | teaspoonful, 5ml |
| tr | time release |
| tx | treatment |
| u, U | unit, both |
| ud | as directed |
| ug | until gone |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| vag, pv | vaginally, in the vagina |
| x3d | for 3 days |
| xl | extended release |
| xr | extended release |
| w | with, week |
| w/ | with |
| WBC | white blood count |
| wc | with meals |
| w/f | with food |
| wk | weekly |
| w/o | without |
| wt | weight |
| YO | years old |
| / | per |
| < | less than |
| > | great than |
| i | one |
| ii | two |
| iii | three |
| iv | four |
| v | five |
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