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Prescription Terminology Abbreviations-Page 1

  1. 1/2 NS
    half-strength normal saline
  2. AA (verb)
    of each
  3. AC
    before meals
  4. ACEI
    Angiotension Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
  5. AD (verb)
    up to; to make
  6. AD
    right ear
  7. ad lib
    at pleasure, freely
  8. ADHD
    attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
  9. admin
    administer
  10. AM
    morning
  11. amp
    ampule
  12. APAP
    Acetaminophen
  13. aq
    water
  14. ARB
    Angiotension Receptor Blocker
  15. AS
    left ear
  16. ASA
    aspirin
  17. ATC
    around the clock
  18. AU
    both ears
  19. BB
    beta blocker
  20. BG
    blood glucose
  21. BID
    twice daily
  22. BIW
    twice a week
  23. BM
    bowel movement
  24. BP
    blood pressure
  25. BPH
    Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
  26. BS
    blood sugar
  27. BSA
    body surface area
  28. c
    with
  29. *cc
    milliliter
  30. cap
    capsule
  31. CHD
    coronary heart disease
  32. CHF
    Congestive Heart Failure
  33. CIVI
    continuous intravenous infusion
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