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  1. AC
    before meals
  2. ACEI
    angiotension coverting inhibitor
  3. AD
    right ear
  4. ADHD
    attention deficit disorder
  5. APAP
    acetaminophen
  6. ARB
    angriotension receptor blocker
  7. AS
    left ear
  8. ASA
    aspirin
  9. AU
    both ears
  10. BB
    beta blocker
  11. BG
    blood glucose
  12. BID
    twice daily
  13. BM
    bowel movement
  14. BP
    blood pressure
  15. BPH
    benign prostatic hypertrophy
  16. BS
    blood sugar
  17. CHF
    congestive heart failure
  18. CNS
    central nervous disorder
  19. COPD
    chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
  20. CXR
    chest x-ray
  21. DC, d/c
    discontinue
  22. DKA
    diabetic ketoacidosis
  23. DM
    Diabetes Mellitus
  24. DM1 DM2
    • diabetes mellitus type 1
    • diabetes mellitus type 2
  25. DR
    delayed-release
  26. DS
    double strength
  27. DVT
    deep vein thrombosis
  28. Dx
    diagnosis
  29. ECG, EKG
    electrocardiogram
  30. ENT
    ear, nose, throat
  31. ER
    extended-release
  32. FBS
    fasting blood sugar
  33. GAD
    generalized anxiety disorder
  34. GERD
    gastroesophageal reflux disease
  35. HC
    hydrocortisone
  36. HCT
    hematocrit
  37. HCTZ
    hydrochlorothiazide
  38. HEENT
    Head , eyes, ears, nose, throat
  39. HF
    heart failure
  40. HS
    hour of sleep
  41. HTN
    hypertension
  42. IM
    intramuscular
  43. IR
    immediate release
  44. IV
    intravenous
  45. LA
    long-acting
  46. MI
    myocardial infarction
  47. NKA
    no known allergy
  48. NPO
    nothing by mouth
  49. OCD
    obsessive compulsive disorder
  50. OD
    right eye
  51. OS
    left eye
  52. OU
    both eyes
  53. PC
    after meals
  54. PCN
    penicillin
  55. PR
    per rectum
  56. PV
    per vagina
  57. Q
    every
  58. QOD
    every other day
  59. QS
    quantity sufficient
  60. s
    without
  61. SAD
    • seasonal affective disorder
    • social anxiety disorder
  62. SC
    subcutaneous
  63. Sig
    instruction to patient
  64. SOB
    shortness of breath
  65. SR
    sustained release
  66. SQ
    subcutaneous
  67. ss
    half, single strength
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