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85 Cards in this Set
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aa
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of each
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ad
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up to
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cc
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cubic centimeter (mL)
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dtd
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dispense such doses
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Eq
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equivalent
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g
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gram
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gal
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gallon
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gr
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grain
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gtt
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drop(s)
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h and hr both mean:
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hour
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mcg
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microgram
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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mOsm
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milliosmole
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qs
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a sufficient quantity
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qs ad
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a sufficient quantitiy to make up to
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ss
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one-half
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tbsp
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tablespoonful
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tsp
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teaspoonful
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U*
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unit
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amp
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ampule
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cap
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capsule
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ECT
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enteric-coated tablet
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elix
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elixir
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fl
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fluid
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inj
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injection
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supp
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suppository
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tab
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tablet
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TDS
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transdermal delivery system
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MDI
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metered-dose inhaler
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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ung and oint
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ointment
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ad, as, au
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right ear; left ear; each ear
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buc
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in the cheek
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IM
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intramuscular
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IT
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intrathecal
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IV
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intravenous
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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od, os, ou
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right eye; left eye; each eye
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per
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by or through
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PO
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by mouth
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top
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topical
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a
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before
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ac
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before meals
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ad lib
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at pleasure, freely
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am
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morning, before noon
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ATC
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around the clock
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bid
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twice per day
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hs
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at bedtime
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noct
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at night
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p
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after
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pc
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after meals
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pm
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evening, afternoon
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pp
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after meals
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prn
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as needed
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q
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each, every
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qd
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every day
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q4h
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every 4 hours
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q6h
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every 6 hours
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q8h
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every 8 hours
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qh
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every hour
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qid
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four times per day
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qod
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every other day
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tid
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three times per day
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c
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with
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DAW
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dispense as written
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D/C
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discontinue
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dil
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dilute
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disp
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dispense
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div
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divide
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KVO
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keep vein open
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m ft
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mix and make
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non rep
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do not repeat
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NR
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no refill
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Rx
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take
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s
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without
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sig
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write on label
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ut dict, ud
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as directed
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1 teaspoon (tsp)
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5 mL
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1 tablespoon (tbsp)
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3 tsp, so 15 mL
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1 fluid ounce (fl oz)
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2 tbsp, so 30 mL
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1 cup
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8 fl oz=240 mL
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1 pint
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2 cups=480 mL
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1 quart
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2 pt=960 mL
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1 gallon
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4 qt=3840 mL
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1 pound (lb)
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16 oz
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