Acronyms (Aztec Pharmacy Tech Training)

These are acronyms to study provided by Aztec learning software for Pharmacy Technician Certification.

ACEI

angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

ADHD

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

ADM

automated dispensing machine

ADS

automated dispensing system

AFib

atrial fibrillation

ARB

angiotensin receptor blocker

ASHP

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

AWP

average wholesale price

BB

beta blocker

BBB

blood brain barrier

BIN

bank identification number

BOP

board of pharmacy

BP

blood pressure

BPH

benign prostatic hyperplasia

BSA

body surface area

BSC

biological safety cabinet

BUD

beyond use date

CACI

compounding aseptic containment isolator

CAD

coronary artery disease

CCB

calcium channel blocker

CCU

cardiac care unit

CD

controlled dissolution

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CE

continuing education

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CKD

chronic kidney disease

CNS

central nervous system

CNSP

compounded nonsterile preparation

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CPhT

certified pharmacy technician

CPOE

computerized physician order entry

CR

controlled release

CSP

compounded sterile preparationDAW

DAW

dispense as written

DEA

Drug Enforcement Administration

DM

diabetes mellitus

DMARD

disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid

DPI

dry powder inhaler

DUE

drug utilization use

DUR

drug utilization review

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

EC

enteric coated

ED

erectile dysfunction

eMAR

electronic Medication Administration Record

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

EPS

extrapyramidal symptoms

ER

extended release

FDA

food and drug administration

GABA

gamma-aminobutyric acid

GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

GMP

good manufacturing practices

H2

histamine-2

HD

hazardous drugs

HEPA

high-efficiency particulate air

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

HMO

health maintenance organization

HRT

hormone replacement therapy

HSV

herpes simplex virus

IBD

inflammatory bowel disease

IBS

irritable bowel syndrome

ICU

intensive care unit

IgE

immunoglobulin E

IM

intramuscular

IOP

intraocular pressure

IPA

isopropyl alcohol

ISMP

Institute for Safe Medication Practices

ISO

International Organization for Standardization

IV

intravenous

IVPB

intravenous piggyback

LA

long acting

LABA

long-acting beta-2 agonist

LAFH

laminar air flow hood

LAFW

laminar air flow workbench

LAMA

long-acting muscarinic antagonist

LMWH

low molecular weight heparin

MAR

medication administration record

MDI

metered dose inhaler

MRSA

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureusMS

MS

muscle spasm or multiple sclerosis

N/V

nausea and vomiting

NABP

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

NDC

National Drug Code

NDRI

norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor

NHA

National Healthcareer Association

NMDA

N-methyl-D-aspartate

NPI

National Provider Identifier

NPTA

National Pharmacy Technician Association

NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

OC

oral contraception

OCD

obsessive-compulsive disorder

OCP

oral contraceptive pill

ODT

orally disintegrating tablet

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OTC

over the counter

PBM

pharmacy benefit management

PE

pulmonary embolism

PEC

primary engineering control

PID

pelvic inflammatory disease