Short Sigs for Self Care (Bold ONLY)

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disp

dispense

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q.s.

quantity sufficient

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Sig

directions on label

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mcg

microgram

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mEq

milliequivalent

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mg

milligram

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tbsp

tablespoon

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tbsp (in mL)

15 mL

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tsp

teaspoon

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tsp (in mL)

5 mL

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I.U.

international units

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kg

kilogram

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b.i.d.

twice a day

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N&V

nausea and vomiting

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NPO

nothing by mouth

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p.c.

after meals

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p.r.n.

as needed

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qXh

every X hours

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q.i.d.

four times a day

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t.i.d.

three times a day

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APAP

acetaminophen

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ASA

aspirin

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NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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NTG

nitroglycerin

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ADR

adverse drug reaction

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NKDA

no known drug allergies

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BP

blood pressure

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ENT

ears, nose, and throat

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GERD

gastro esophageal reflux disease

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Pt

patient

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SOB

shortness of breath

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IM

intramuscular

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PO

by mouth

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SL

sublingual

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SubQ or SC

subcutaneously

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V or PV

vaginally