Acronums & Abbreviations
KCl is the abbreviation for this compound.
What is Potassium chloride?
A drug list that details modern medicines.
What is a Formulary?
These pharmacies include independent, chain, institutional, HMO, and mail-order types.
What are Community pharmacies?
Lyrica is the brand name for this generic drug
What is Pregabalin?
There are this many grams in one kilogram.
What is 1,000 grams?
LR stands for this IV solution used for fluid replacement.
What is Lactated Ringer’s?
The study of drugs, their uses, and effects.
What is Pharmacology?
Sets quality standards for prescription and OTC medications.
What is U.S. Pharmacopeia Convention (USP)?
Levemir contains this long-acting insulin.
What is Insulin detemir?
One tablespoon equals this many teaspoons.
What are 3 teaspoons?
MgSO₄ is known by this common name.
What is Magnesium sulfate?
Legislated rules and procedures that carry out laws.
What are Regulations?
Enforces laws related to controlled substances.
What is Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
Tamiflu is the brand name for this antiviral.
What is oseltamivir?
One cup equals this many ounces.
What are 8 ounces?
½ NS is shorthand for this IV solution.
What is 0.45% sodium chloride?
The 10–11 character number found on all drug labels.
What is a NDC Number?
Represents pharmacists and techs in hospitals and care facilities.
What is the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)?
Zetia contains this cholesterol-lowering drug.
What is ezetimibe?
One gallon equals this many quarts.
What are 4 quarts?
NPH stands for this type of insulin.
What is Neutral Protamine Hagedorn?
The specific amount, dose number, and frequency of a drug.
What is a Dosage?
Ensures workplace safety for U.S. workers.
What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
Trandate is the brand name for this beta blocker.
What is Labetalol?
The abbreviation “gtt” means this.
What is a Drop?