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Study Notes
Medical Order Abbreviations
- IVPB: Stands for Intravenous Piggyback, a method of delivering medication through an IV connection.
- ADH: Refers to Antidiuretic Hormone, which helps regulate water balance in the body.
- b.i.d: Abbreviation for 'bis in die', indicating that medication should be taken twice daily.
- kg: Represents a kilogram, a unit of mass equivalent to 1000 grams.
- ml: Millilitre, a metric unit for measuring volume, commonly used in medicine.
- L: Litre, a unit of volume in the metric system equal to 1000 millilitres.
- NSAID: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug, commonly used for pain relief and inflammation reduction.
- prn: Latin for 'pro re nata', meaning medication should be taken when needed or as required.
- po: Denotes that medication is to be taken orally.
- q.i.d: Stands for 'quater in die', specifying that medication should be administered four times daily.
- t.i.d: Abbreviation for 'ter in die', indicating three times daily medication administration.
- a.c.: Signifies that medication should be taken before meals.
- amp.: Refers to an ampule, a sealed vial used to contain and preserve a sample, usually a solid or liquid.
- caps.: Stands for capsule, a form of medication encased in a gelatin shell.
- gtt.: Abbreviation for 'guttae', meaning drop(s), used in prescribing liquid medications.
- h.s.: Abbreviation for 'hora somni'; means to be taken at bedtime.
- liq.: Indicates a liquid form of medication or solution.
- q.d.: Means medication to be taken every day.
- q.2d.: Indicates medication should be taken every two days.
- q.h.: Specifies that medication should be taken every hour.
- q.2h: Indicates medication to be administered every two hours.
- supp.: Refers to suppository, a form of medication designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina.
- syr.: Refers to syrup, a concentrated solution of sugar in water or another solvent, often used for medicinal purposes.
- tab.: Represents a tablet, a solid form of medication taken orally.
- ung.: Refers to ointment, a thick, greasy substance applied to the skin for therapeutic reasons.
- TKVO: To Keep Vein Open, indicating a specific flow rate for IV fluids.
- IV: Stands for Intravenous, referring to the administration of substances directly into a vein.
- TPN: Total Parenteral Nutrition, a method of providing nutrition intravenously.
- 2/3 - 1/3: Combination of 2/3 dextrose and 1/3 saline, typically used in IV fluids.
- ml/hr: Millilitres per hour, a unit to measure the flow rate of intravenous fluids.
- gtt/min: Drops per minute, used to quantify the rate of IV fluid administration.
- cc: Cubic centimeter, equivalent to a millilitre in volume measurement.
- D5W: 5% Dextrose in Water, a common IV solution.
- RL: Ringer's Lactate, a solution used for fluid resuscitation and electrolyte balance.
- NS: Normal Saline, often written as 0.9% NS, used for hydration and medication delivery.
- hep lock: Refers to Heparin Lock, a method for maintaining IV access to prevent clotting.
- CVC: Central Venous Catheter, a long, thin tube inserted into a large vein for medication delivery.
- PICC: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, used for long-term intravenous therapy.
- HDC: Hypodermoclysis, a method of fluid administration under the skin.
- PCA: Patient Controlled Analgesic, allowing patients to self-administer pain medication.
- d/c or DC or D/C: Abbreviation for Discontinue, used to indicate stopping a treatment or medication.
- TRA: To Run At, a term used in IV administration to indicate flow rates.
- TBA: To Be Absorbed, indicating absorption of a solution in the body.
- KCl: Potassium Chloride, a mineral supplement often used in treatment.
- mEq: Milliequivalent, a unit of measurement for electrolyte concentrations.
- FFP: Fresh Frozen Plasma, used in blood transfusions.
- RCC: Red Cell Concentrate, a component of blood used for transfusions.
- ABO: Refers to blood types, crucial for compatibility in transfusions.
- Rh: Rhesus factor, important for blood typing and compatibility.
- PG: Para Gravida, a term related to pregnancy history in obstetrics.
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