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49 Cards in this Set
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A.C., ac |
Before meals (ante cibum) |
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ACE |
Angiotensin-converting enzyme |
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ad lib |
Freely, as desired |
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APAP |
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
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ARB |
Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker |
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b.i.d. |
Two times a day |
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C |
With |
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Caps |
Capsules |
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cc |
Cubic centimeter |
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FDA |
U.S. Food and drug administration |
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gm, g |
Gram |
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gtt |
Drops |
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h |
Hour |
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h.s. hs |
At bedtime |
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H2 Blocker |
Histamine h2 receptor antagonist |
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HRT |
Hormone replacement therapy |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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INH |
Isoniazid- antituberculosis agent |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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MAOI |
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
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mg |
Milligram |
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ml, mL |
Milliliter |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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NSAID |
Non Steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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P |
After (post) |
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p.c. pc |
After meals |
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PCA |
Patient controlled analgesia |
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PDR |
Physician's desk reference |
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PO, p.o. po |
By mouth |
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p.r.n. |
As needed |
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Pt |
Patient |
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q |
Every |
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q.h. qh |
Every hour |
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q2h |
Every 2 hours |
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q.i.d. |
Four times a day |
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q.s. |
Sufficient quantity |
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qAM |
Every morning |
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qPM |
Every evening |
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Rx |
Prescription |
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s |
Without |
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SERM |
Selective estrogen receptor modulator |
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Sig |
Directions, how to take medication |
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SL |
Sublingual |
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s.o.s. |
If it is necessary |
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SSRI |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
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subQ |
Subcutaneous |
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tab |
Tablet |
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TCA |
Trycyclic antidepressant |
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t.i.d. |
Three times a day |
