Medication Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

What does the abbreviation PRN stand for?

A

As and when needed

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2
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What does the abbreviation PO stand for?

A

Administration by mouth

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3
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What does the abbreviation IM stand for?

A

Injection into the muscle

(Intramuscular)

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4
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What does the abbreviation IV stand for?

A

Injection directly to veins

(Intravenous)

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5
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What does the abbreviation IVI stand for?

A

Intravenous Infusion

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6
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What does the abbreviation b.d. stand for?

A

Twice daily

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7
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What does the abbreviation TDS stand for?

A

Three times daily

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8
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What does the abbreviation QDS stand for?

A

Four times daily

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9
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What does the abbreviation TTO stand for?

A

To Take Out

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10
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What does the abbreviation TTA stand for?

A

To Take Away

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11
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What does the abbreviation Stat stand for?

A

Immediately

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12
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What does the abbreviation S.C stand for?

A

Sub-Cutaneous

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13
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What does the abbreviation SL stand for?

A

Sublingual (under the tongue)

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14
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What does the abbreviation Neb/inh mean?

A

Nebuliser/inhaled

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15
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What does the abbreviation OD stand for?

A

Once daily

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16
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What does the abbreviation Q stand for?

A

Every e.g. Q4H = every 4 hours

17
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What does the abbreviation ABX stand for?

18
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What does the abbreviation RX stand for?

A

Prescription/medicine