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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “aa”?
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of each
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ac”?
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before meals
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ad”?
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right ear or up to
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “am”?
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morning
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “amp”?
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ampule
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “APAP”?
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acetaminophen
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “as”?
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left ear
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ASA”?
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aspirin
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “au”?
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each ear
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “bid”?
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twice per day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “C”?
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Celsius or centigrade
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “cap”?
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capsule
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “CHF”?
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congestive heart failure
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “CMS”?
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Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “D5W”?
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Dextrose 5% Water
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “DEA”?
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Drug Enforcement Agency
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “disp”?
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dispense
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “DVT”?
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deep vein thrombosis
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “emuls”?
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emulsion
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “F”?
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Fahrenheit
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “FDA”?
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Food and Drug Administration
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “fl oz”?
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fluid ounce
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gal”?
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gallon
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “GERD”?
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “g”?
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gram
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gr”?
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grain
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gtt”?
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drop(s)
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “HCTZ”?
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “hr”?
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hour
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “hs”?
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at bedtime
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “IM”?
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intramuscular
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “INH”?
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Isoniazid
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “IV”?
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intravenous
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “JCAHO”?
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “L”?
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liter
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “lb”?
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pound
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mcg”?
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microgram
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mEq”?
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milliequivalent
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mg”?
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milligram
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “mL”?
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milliliter
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “MS”?
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multiple sclerosis
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NF”?
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National Formulary
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NKA”?
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No Known Allergy
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NKDA”?
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No Known Drug Allergy
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “non rep”?
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do not repeat
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “npo”?
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nothing by mouth
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NS”?
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normal saline
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NTG”?
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Nitroglycerin
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “od”?
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right eye
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “oint”?
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ointment
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “os”?
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left eye
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ou”?
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each eye
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “oz”?
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ounce
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “pc”?
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after meals
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “PCN”?
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Penicillin
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “per”?
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by
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “pm”?
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afternoon
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “po”?
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by mouth
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “prn”?
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as needed
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q 12h”?
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Every 12 hours
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q 4h”?
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Every 4 hours
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q 6h”?
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Every 6 hours
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q 8h”?
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Every 8 hours
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qd”?
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every day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qid”?
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four times per day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qod”?
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every other day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qs ad”?
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sufficient quantity to make up to …
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qs”?
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sufficient quantity
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “Rx”?
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take (or prescription)
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “sl”?
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sublingual (under the tongue)
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “SOB”?
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shortness of breath
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “sol”?
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solution
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “SQ”?
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subcutaneous
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ss”?
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one half
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “stat”?
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immediately
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “supp”?
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suppository
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “susp”?
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suspension
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “syr”?
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syrup
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tab”?
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tablet
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tbsp”?
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tablespoon
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “TCN”?
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Tetracycline
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tid”?
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three times per day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “top”?
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topically
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tsp”?
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teaspoon
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ud”?
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as directed
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ung”?
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ointment
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “URI”?
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upper respiratory infection
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “UTI”?
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urinary tract infection
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