Pharmacology

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aer/o

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air

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bucc/o

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cheek

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chem/o

pharmac/o

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drug

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cutane/o

derm/o

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skin

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enter/o

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intestine

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hal/o

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to breathe

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iatr/o

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physician, medicine, treatment

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idi/o

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distinctive

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lingu/o

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tongue

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muscul/o

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muscle

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or/o

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mouth

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rect/o

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rectum

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thec/o

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sheath (meninges)

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toxic/o

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poison

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vagin/o

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vagina

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ven/o

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vein

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-al

-ary

-ical

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pertaining to

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-genic

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produced by

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-ist

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specialitst

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-logy

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study of

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-phylaxis

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protection

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anti-

contra-

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against

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in-

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inward

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intra-

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within

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para-

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near, beside

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pro-

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before

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sub-

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under

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trans-

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through

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Drug names: chemical

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describes chemical formula and molecular structure

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Drug names: Generic or nonproprietary

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official drug name

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Drug name: Brand or proprietary

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manufacturer's trademark name

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controlled substances

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have potential for becoming addictive

can be misused

DEA enforces control of these drugs

classified by potential for abuse (I-V)

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Schedule I

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highest potential for addiction

-LSD and heroin

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Schedule II

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high potential for addiction

-codeine and morphine

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Schedule III

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moderate potential for addiction

-butbarbital

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Schedule IV

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lower potential for addiction

-phenobarbital and diazepam

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Schedule V

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low potential for addiction

-codeine cough suppressant

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prescription must contain: (8)

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date

physician's name

physician's address

DEA number

patient's name

patient's DOB

signature

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intstructions for pharmacist: Rx

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name and size of medication

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instructions for pharmacist: Sig

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instructions for label (amount to take, when to take, and how to take)

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instructions for pharmacist: Disp

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how many to dispence

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other instructions for pharmacist (2)

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number of times may be refilled

may or may not be substituted for generic

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oral administration

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given by mouth

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advantages to oral administration

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easy administration

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disadvantages of oral administration

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-slow rate of absorption

-stomach acid may break down chemical

-some drugs could have corrosive effects on stomach lining

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sublingual administration

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held under the tongue until dissolved

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advantages of sublingual administration

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rate of absorption is quicker than oral

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inhalation administration

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inhaled directly into nose or mouth

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parenteral administration

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skin is punctured by needle for drug to go into body

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intracavity

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into body cavity

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intradermal

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upper epidermis

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intramuscular

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into muscle

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intrathecal

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space between meninges

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intravenous

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into bein

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subcutaneous

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under skin

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transdermal administratiom

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medication coats underside of patch to be applied to skin

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rectal administration

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introduced directly into rectal cavity in form of suppositories

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topical administration

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applied directly to skin or mucous membranes

-ointment

-lotion

-cream

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vaginal

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dissolving tablets or suppositories are inserted vaginally

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eyedrops: eye examinations

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dilate pupil for better examination of interior eye

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eyedrops: used to treat

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eye pressure in glaucoma and eye infections

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eardrops

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placed directly into ear canal to relieve pain and treat ear infections

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buccal administration

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drugs that are placed under lip between cheek and gum

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addiction

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acquired dependence on drugs

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addtive

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action of two drugs given together is the sum of their individual actions

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antidote

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substance to neutralize poison

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broad spectrum

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drug is effective against wide range of microorganisms

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contraindication

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condition under which a drug should not be used

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cumulative action

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action that occurs when drug accumulates in body

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drug interaction

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effect two drugs have on one another

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drug tolerance

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decreased sensitivity to drug after continued use

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habituation

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develop emotional dependence on drug

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latrogenic

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unfavorable response to a drug

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idiosyncrasy

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unexpected response to a drug

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placebo

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substance used to satisfy patient's desire for medication

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potentitation

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second drug to boost effect of first drug

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prophylacis

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drug given to prevent a disease

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side effect

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response to drug other than intended action

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tolerance

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developed capacity to withstand larger amounts of a substance

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toxicity

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degree to which a substance is poisonous

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unit dose

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drugs prepackaged into individual doses

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@

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at

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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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as desired

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ante

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before

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APAP

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acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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aq

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aqueous (water)

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ASA

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aspirin

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bid

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twice a day

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c with a line above it

per

s with a line above it

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with

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cap(s)

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capsule(s)

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cc

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cubic centimeter

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d

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day

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d/c

DISC

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discontinue

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DEA

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Drug Enforcement Agency

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dil

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dilute

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dtd

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give such dose

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Dx

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diagnosis

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et

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and

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FDA

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Federal Drug Administration

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gm

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gram

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gr

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grain

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gt

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drop

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gtts

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drops

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hs

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bedtime

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ID

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intradermal

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IM

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intramuscular

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inj

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injection

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IU

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international unit

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IV

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intravenous

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kg

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kilogram

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L

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liter

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mcg

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microgram

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mEq

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milliequivalent

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mg

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milligram

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mL

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milliliter

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noc

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night

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no sub

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no subsititution

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non rep

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do not repeat

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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NS

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normal saline

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od

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overdose

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oint

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ointment

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OTC

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over-the-counter

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oz

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ounce

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pc

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after meals

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PCA

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patient-control-administration

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PCA

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patient-controlled-administration

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PDR

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Physician's Desk Reference

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po

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by mouth

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prn

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as needed

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pt

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patient

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q

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every

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qam

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every morning

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qd

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every day (once a day)

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qh

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every hour

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qhs

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at bedtime

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qid

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four times a day

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qod

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every other day

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qs

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quantity sufficient

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Rx

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take

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SC

Subc

SubQ

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subcutaneous

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Sig

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label as follows

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sl

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sublingual

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sol

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solution

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ss with line over it

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one-half

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stat

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at once

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suppos

supp

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suppository

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susp

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suspension

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syr

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syrup

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T, tbsp

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tablespoon

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t,tsp

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teaspoon

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tid

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three times a day

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TO

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telephone order

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top

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topical

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u

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unit

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VO

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verbal order

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wt

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weight

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x

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times