Pharmacy Technician Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does the abbreviation AAA stand for?

  • As needed
  • After meals
  • At bedtime
  • Apply to affected area (correct)

    • What does AC mean?

    Before meals

    What does AD stand for?

    Right ear

    What does AM refer to?

    <p>Morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is APAP?

    <p>Acetaminophen, Tylenol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AS stand for?

    <p>Left ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of ASA?

    <p>Aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AU represent?

    <p>Both ears, each ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BID mean?

    <p>Twice daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cap stand for?

    <p>Capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CSP mean?

    <p>Compounded sterile preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DAW mean?

    <p>Dispense as written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DC mean?

    <p>Discontinue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DCA represent?

    <p>Direct compounding area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does disp stand for?

    <p>Dispense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does eMAR stand for?

    <p>Electronic medication administration record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ER mean?

    <p>Extended release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does G represent?

    <p>Gram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gr mean?

    <p>Grain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gtt mean?

    <p>Drop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hr stand for?

    <p>Hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HC represent?

    <p>Hydrocortisone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCTZ stand for?

    <p>Hydrochlorothiazide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIPAA mean?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HS signify?

    <p>Bedtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IBU stand for?

    <p>Ibuprofen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IM mean?

    <p>Intramuscular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Inj signify?

    <p>Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IV mean?

    <p>Intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does kg stand for?

    <p>Kilogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does L represent?

    <p>Liter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does lb mean?

    <p>Pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MAR stand for?

    <p>Medication administration record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mcg mean?

    <p>Microgram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MDI represent?

    <p>Metered-dose inhaler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MDV stand for?

    <p>Multiple-dose vial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mEq mean?

    <p>Milliequivalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mg mean?

    <p>Milligram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mL represent?

    <p>Milliliter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MOM stand for?

    <p>Milk of magnesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MVI signify?

    <p>Multiple vitamin injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NDC stand for?

    <p>National Drug Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NPO mean?

    <p>Nothing by mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NR represent?

    <p>No refills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NTG stand for?

    <p>Nitroglycerin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OD mean?

    <p>Right eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ODT stand for?

    <p>Orally disintegrating tablet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OPTH signify?

    <p>Ophthalmic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OS represent?

    <p>Left eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OTC mean?

    <p>Over the counter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OU mean?

    <p>Both eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does oz stand for?

    <p>Ounce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PC stand for?

    <p>After meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PCN signify?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PHI stand for?

    <p>Protected health information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PM mean?

    <p>Evening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PO mean?

    <p>By mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PR mean?

    <p>Per rectum, rectally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PRN mean?

    <p>As needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PV represent?

    <p>Per vagina, vaginally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Q mean?

    <p>Every</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QHour stand for?

    <p>Every hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QA mean?

    <p>Quality assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QAM mean?

    <p>Every morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QD mean?

    <p>Every day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QID mean?

    <p>Four times daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QOD mean?

    <p>Every other day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QPM mean?

    <p>Every evening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QS mean?

    <p>Quantity sufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QTY stand for?

    <p>Quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RX mean?

    <p>Prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sig stand for?

    <p>Direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SL mean?

    <p>Sublingual, under the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SMZ-TMP stand for?

    <p>Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, Bactrim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SS mean?

    <p>Half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Stat mean?

    <p>Immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SQ mean?

    <p>Subcutaneous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SUPP mean?

    <p>Suppository</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tab stand for?

    <p>Tablet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TBSP mean?

    <p>Tablespoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacy Technician Abbreviations

    • AAA means "apply to affected area," commonly used in topical medications.
    • AC stands for "before meals," indicating the timing for medication administration.
    • AD refers to "right ear," often used in prescriptions involving otic medications.
    • AM denotes "morning," typically used to designate the time of dosage.
    • APAP is the abbreviation for acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, a common pain reliever.
    • AS means "left ear," used similarly to AD for prescriptions involving the left ear.
    • ASA is shorthand for aspirin, a widely used medication for pain and inflammation.
    • AU indicates "both ears" or "each ear," used for medications administered in both ears.
    • BID signifies "twice daily," a dosing schedule for medications.
    • Cap stands for "capsule," a common dosage form for medications.

    Additional Abbreviations

    • CSP means "compounded sterile preparation," referring to medications prepared under sterile conditions.
    • DAW indicates "dispense as written," instructing pharmacies to provide the exact medication prescribed.
    • DC means "discontinue," referring to stopping the use of a medication.
    • DCA stands for "direct compounding area," a sterile area for medication preparation.
    • disp is an abbreviation for "dispense," referring to giving out medications to patients.
    • eMAR means "electronic medication administration record," a digital record-keeping system for medication administration.
    • ER stands for "extended release," indicating a formulation designed to release medication over time.
    • G refers to "gram," a unit of mass for measuring medications.
    • gr denotes "grain," another unit of measurement in pharmacy, less commonly used today.
    • gtt signifies "drop," often used in prescribing eye or ear drops.

    Measurement and Dosage Forms

    • hr means "hour," used to specify timing for medication administration.
    • HC stands for "hydrocortisone," a steroid used to reduce inflammation.
    • HCTZ refers to hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic commonly prescribed for hypertension.
    • HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, protecting patient privacy.
    • HS stands for "bedtime," indicating when a medication should be taken.
    • IBU is shorthand for ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
    • IM means "intramuscular," referring to a method of injection into muscle tissue.
    • Inj stands for "injection," a route of administering medication.
    • IV indicates "intravenous," a method of delivering medications directly into the bloodstream.
    • kg refers to "kilogram," a unit of mass used in weight measurements.

    Specifics on Medications

    • L stands for "liter," a measurement for liquid medications.
    • lb means "pound," another unit for weight.
    • MAR signifies "medication administration record," a log for tracking administration.
    • mcg denotes "microgram," a very small unit of weight often used in dosages.
    • MDI is a "metered-dose inhaler," used for delivering medication to the lungs.
    • MDV refers to a "multiple-dose vial," containing enough medication for more than one dose.
    • mEq stands for "milliequivalent," a unit expressing the amount of substances in solutions.
    • mg denotes "milligram," a common unit used for medication dosing.
    • mL stands for "milliliter," a volume measurement in liquid formulations.
    • MOM refers to "milk of magnesia," a laxative and antacid.

    Administration Instructions

    • MVI means "multiple vitamin injection," a formulation providing various vitamins.
    • NDC stands for "National Drug Code," a unique identifier for medications.
    • NPO means "nothing by mouth," a doctor's order for patients prior to surgery or tests.
    • NR signifies "no refills," indicating a prescription cannot be refilled.
    • NTG is the abbreviation for nitroglycerin, used to treat chest pain.
    • OD denotes "right eye," used in prescriptions for ocular medications.
    • ODT means "orally disintegrating tablet," which quickly dissolves in the mouth.
    • OPTH is an abbreviation for "ophthalmic," referring to eye medications.
    • OS signifies "left eye," similar to OD but for the left side.
    • OTC stands for "over the counter," medications available without a prescription.

    Further Indicators

    • OU means "both eyes," used for medications applied to both eyes.
    • oz refers to "ounce," a unit of volume.
    • PC means "after meals," indicating when to take the medication.
    • PCN stands for "penicillin," a commonly prescribed antibiotic.
    • PHI indicates "protected health information," highlighting the importance of patient confidentiality.
    • PM means "evening," often used for medications taken at night.
    • PO stands for "by mouth," referring to oral administration of medication.
    • PR means "per rectum," indicating a route of administration for some medications.
    • PRN denotes "as needed," suggesting medication is taken only when necessary.
    • PV means "per vagina," referring to vaginal administration of medication.

    Dosing Frequencies

    • Q stands for "every," commonly used in medication directives.
    • QHour means "every hour," indicating frequent dosing.
    • QA indicates "quality assurance," a process for maintaining standards in pharmacy.
    • QAM stands for "every morning," specifying a time for medication administration.
    • QD means "everyday," indicating daily dosing.
    • QID refers to "four times daily," suggesting frequent dosing schedule.
    • QOD means "every other day," a less frequent dosing recommendation.
    • QPM means "every evening," indicating a nightly regimen.
    • QS stands for "quantity sufficient," often used for extemporaneous compounding.
    • QTY means "quantity," specifying how much medication to dispense.

    Prescription Guidelines

    • RX is shorthand for "prescription," a formal order for medication.
    • sig means "direction," often seen in prescriptions detailing how a patient should take medication.
    • SL denotes "sublingual," referring to medications that dissolve under the tongue.
    • SMZ-TMP is the combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, commonly known as Bactrim, an antibiotic.
    • SS signifies "half," often used to indicate a reduced dosage.
    • Stat means "immediately," a directive for urgent medication administration.
    • SQ stands for "subcutaneous," indicating a route for injections.
    • SUPP refers to "suppository," a dosage form administered rectally or vaginally.
    • Tab indicates "tablet," a common oral dosage form.
    • TBSP denotes "tablespoon," a volume measurement often used in liquid medications.

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