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126 Cards in this Set
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What is the numeric value of Kilo
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1000 (what is the abbreviation for this numerical value)
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what is the numeric value of Hecto
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100 (what is the abbreviation for this numerical value)
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what is the numeric value of deka
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10 (what is the abbreviation for this numerical value)
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what is the numeric value of deci
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0.1 (what is the abbreviation for this numerical value)
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what is the numeric value of centi
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0.01 (hundredth part of) (what is the abbreviation for this numerical value)
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what is the numeric value of milli
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0.001 (thousandth part of) (what is the abbreviation for this numerical value)
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what is the numeric value of micro
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0.000001 (millionth part of) (what is the abbreviation for this numerical value)
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what is the abbreviation for pint
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pt
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what is the abbreviation for quart
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qt
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what is the symbol for teaspoon
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t or tsp
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what is the symbol for tablespoon
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T or tbs
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what is the abbreviation for drop
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gtt
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what is the freezing point of water in F
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32o F (what does this number represent)
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what is the freezing point of water in C
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0o C (what does this number represent)
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what is the boilin point of water in F
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212o F (what does this number represent)
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what is the boiling point of water in C
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100o C (what does this number represent)
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1 cm = x mm
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1 cm = 10 mm
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1 in = x cm
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1 in = 2.5 cm
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1 lb = x oz
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1 lb = 16 oz
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what does SL stand for
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sublingual (these medications are placed under the tongue (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what capacity does a medicine cup have
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30 mL or 1 oz (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: cup
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c, C (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: microgram
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mcg (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: milliliter
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mL (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: gram
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g (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: dram
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dr, Ȝ (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: grain
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gr (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: drop
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gtt (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: liter
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L (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: kilogram
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kg (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: milligram
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mg (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: cubic centimeter
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cc (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: international unit
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IU (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: minim
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m (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: milliequivalent
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mEq (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: milliunits
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MU (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: ounce
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oz, (or a double headed Z, can't find it) (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: pint
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pt (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: tablespoon
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T, tbs (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: quart
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qt (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: teaspoon
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t, tsp (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: unit
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U (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviaton for: per
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/ (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: less than
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< (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: greater than
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> (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: approximately
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≅ tilde over equal sign (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: increase
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↑ up arrow symbol (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: decrease
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↓ down arrow symbol (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: change
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∆ triangle symbol (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: plus or minus
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± plus symbol over minus (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: before
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ā (the letter a with line above it) (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: after
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p (the letter p with line above it) (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: before meals
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a.c., ac (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: after meals
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p.c., pc (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: intramuscular
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IM (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: by mouth, oral
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p.o. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: intranasal
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IN (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: sublingual
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SL, sl (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: intravenous
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IV (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: subcutaneous
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subcut, Sub-Q, subq (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: intradermal
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ID (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: intravenous piggyback
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IVPB (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: by rectum
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p.r. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: vaginally
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vag, v (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: rectum
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rect (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: twice a day
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b.i.d., bid (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every night
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o.n. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every
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q. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: twice a week
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b.i.w. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every morning
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q.a.m. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every hour
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q.h., qh (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every two hours
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q2h (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every four hours
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q4h (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: everysix hours
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q6h (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every eight hours
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q8h (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: every twelve hours
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q12h (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: three times a day
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t.i.d., tid (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: four times a day
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q.i.d., qid (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: as desired, freely
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ad.lib. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: morning, before noon
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AM, am (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: hour
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h, hr (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: minute
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min (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: evening, before midnight
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PM, pm (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: immediately, at once
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stat, STAT (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: length of stay
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LOS (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: at night
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noc, noct (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: when necessary/required, as needed
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p.r.n., prn (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: a sufficient amount/ as much as needed
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q.s. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: once if necessary
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s.o.s. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: times
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x (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: through or by
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per (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: with
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c with line over it (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: without
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s with line over it (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: of each
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aa, aa (with a line over both a's) (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: capsule
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cap, caps (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: drop
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gtt (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: solution
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sol, soln (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: suppository
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supp (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: elixir
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elix. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: tablet
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tab (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: syrup
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syp, syr (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: ointment
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ung., oint (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: intravenous soluset
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IVSS (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: nasogastric tube
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NGT, ng (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: gastrostomy tube
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gt, GT (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: controlled dose
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CD (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: controlled release
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CR (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: long acting
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XL (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: double strength
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DS (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: extended release
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XR (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: long-acting
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LA (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: sustained release
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SR (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: ampule
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amp (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: tincture
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tinct, tr. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: nothing by mouth
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n.p.o., NPO (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: swish and swallow
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S&S (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: normal saline
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NS, N/S (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: fluid
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fl, fld. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: enteric coated
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EC (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: dilute
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dil. (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: cup
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C, c (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: mixture
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mix (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: aqueous, water
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aq (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: suspension
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susp (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what is the abbreviation for: keep vein open (a very slow infusion rate)
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KVO (ABBREVIATION ? )
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what does NKDA mean
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no known drug allergies (abbreviation for)
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