biotech: additional abbreviations

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aa

affected area

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ACE-I

angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

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Aff

affected

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aq/aqua

water

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aq dist

distilled water

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ARB

angiotensin receptor blocker

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BC

birth control

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BP

blood pressure

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COX-2

cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor

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cmpd

compound

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DAW

dispense as written

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Dil

dilute

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Disp

dispense

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DTD

give of such doses

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H2

histamine receptor

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H2A

histamine receptor antagonist

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HA

headache

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HBP

high blood pressure

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HTN

hypertension

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MDI

metered-dose inhaler

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MDV

multidose vial

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NKA

no known allergies

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NKDA

no known drug allergies

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NR

no refills

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NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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PPI

proton pump inhibitor

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Qty

quantity to dispense

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QS

sufficient quantity

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Rx

a prescription

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Sig

write (prescriber’s instructions)

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SDV

single-dose vial

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SOB

shortness of breath

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Spr

spray

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SSRI

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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SNRI

serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor