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Common Medical and Prescription Abbreviations
Abbreviations Chart
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What is PED?

Pediatric

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What is IO, I/O

Fluid intake and output

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What is achs?

Before meals and at bedtime

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What is APAP?

Acetaminophen

100

What is cr?

Cream

200

What is PMS?

Premenstrual Syndrome

200

What is MRI?

Magnetic resonance imaging

200

What is D%/0.9 NaCI?

5% dextrose and normal saline solutions (0.45% NaCI)

200

What is IR?

Immediate-release

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What is gtt?

drop

300

What is PTU?

Propylthiouracil 

300

What is TEDS?

Thrombo-embolic disease stockings

300

What is DO?

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

300

What is HCT?

Hematocrit

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what is it or itch

itching

400

What is WZ?

Wheezing

400

What is CMV?

Cytomegalovirus

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What is MSO4?

Morphine Sulfate

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What is IVP?

Intravenous push

400

What is os and ou?

left eye and both eyes

500

What is INH?

Isoniazid

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What is MICU?

Medical Intensive Care Unit

500

What is MMR?

Measle-mumps-rubella (vaccine)

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What is CHF

Congestive Heart Failure

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What is NDC? Why is it important?

National Drug Code

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