Pharmacology - Medical Terminology

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AC

before meals

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HS

hours of sleep

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Bid

twice a day

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Tid

three times a day

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Qid

four times a day

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Prn

as needed

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NPO

nothing by mouth

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Rx

prescriptions

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PO

by mouth

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PR

per rectum

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IV

intravenus

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SL

sublingual

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SC

subcutaneous

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IM

intramuscular

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OTC

over the counter

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Mg

milligram

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Mcg

microgram

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ML

milliliter

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ER

extended release

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SR

sustained release

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Q

every

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M

minutes

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D

day

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H

hours

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gtt

drop

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TBS

tablespoon

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tsp

teaspoon

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DC

discontinue

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D/C

discharge

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SOB/DOE

shortness of breath

OR

dyspnea on exertion

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AD

right auditory

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AS

left auditory

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AU

both auditories

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OD

right ocular

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OS

left ocular

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OU

both oculars

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p̄

after

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ā

before

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@

at/around

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c̄

with

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s̄

without

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↑

increase

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↓

decrease

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>

greater than

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<

less than

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≤

less than or equal to

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≥

greater than or equal to

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♂

male

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♀

female

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1o

primary

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2o

secondary

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Δ

change

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=

equal to

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≠

not equal to

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#

number, pound

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X

times

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contraindication

makes drug undesirable, dangerous, inaffective

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efficacy

how effective is the drug

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brand name

trademark name

  • ex. Tylenol

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generic name

nonproprietary (not privately owned)

  • ex. ibuprofen

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anaphylaxis

extreme allergic reaction

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side effect

result unrelated to its intended effect