intro to med abbreviations

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ac

before meals

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pc

after meals

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AMA

against medical advice

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bid

twice daily

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tid

three times daily

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KVO

keep vein open

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prn

as needed

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BSA

body surface area

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cap

capsule

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tab

tablet

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elix

elixir

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mL/hr

milliliters per hour

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gtt/min

drops per minute

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qid

four times a day

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stat

immediately

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am

in the morning

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daily

every day

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PO

orally

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IV

intravenously

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IM

intramuscular

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topical

applied to the surface of the skin

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subcut

subcutaneous

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ID

intradermal

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NGT

nasogastric tube

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GT

gastronomy tube