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46 Cards in this Set
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SA |
Sustained Action |
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LA |
Long acting |
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XR |
Extended release |
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NSAID |
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
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CR |
Controlled-release |
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CRT |
Control release tablet |
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ac |
before meals |
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APAP |
Acetaminophen |
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ASA |
Aspirin |
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bid |
Twice a day |
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D5W |
5% dextrose in water |
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D5LR |
5% dextrose in lactated ringers |
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gtt |
drops |
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hr |
Hour |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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IVPB |
IV piggyback |
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IVP |
IV push |
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K+ |
Potassium |
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Kg |
Kilogram |
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L |
Liter |
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LR |
Lactated ringers |
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Mcg |
Micrograms |
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mEq |
Milliequivalent |
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mg |
Milligram |
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mL |
Milliliter |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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NS |
Normal saline |
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OTC |
Over the counter |
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os |
Mouth |
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oz |
Ounce |
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pc |
After meals |
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po |
By mouth |
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prn |
As needed |
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pr |
Per rectum |
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q |
Every |
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qam |
Morning |
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qd |
Everyday |
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qh |
Every hour |
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qid |
4 times a day |
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qpm |
Every evening |
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sq |
Subcutaneous |
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STAT |
Immediately |
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tab |
Tablet |
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tid |
Three times a day |
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TPN |
Total parenteral Nutrition |
