Pharmacy Technician Abbreviations Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Morning Signup and view all the answers

What is APAP?

Acetaminophen, Tylenol Signup and view all the answers

What does AS stand for?

Left ear Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of ASA?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What does AU represent?

Both ears, each ear Signup and view all the answers

What does BID mean?

Twice daily Signup and view all the answers

What does Cap stand for?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does CSP mean?

Compounded sterile preparation Signup and view all the answers

What does DAW mean?

Dispense as written Signup and view all the answers

What does DC mean?

Discontinue Signup and view all the answers

What does DCA represent?

Direct compounding area Signup and view all the answers

What does disp stand for?

Dispense Signup and view all the answers

What does eMAR stand for?

Electronic medication administration record Signup and view all the answers

What does ER mean?

Extended release Signup and view all the answers

What does G represent?

Gram Signup and view all the answers

What does gr mean?

Grain Signup and view all the answers

What does gtt mean?

Drop Signup and view all the answers

What does hr stand for?

Hour Signup and view all the answers

What does HC represent?

Hydrocortisone Signup and view all the answers

What does HCTZ stand for?

Hydrochlorothiazide Signup and view all the answers

What does HIPAA mean?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Signup and view all the answers

What does HS signify?

Bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does IBU stand for?

Ibuprofen Signup and view all the answers

What does IM mean?

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does Inj signify?

Injection Signup and view all the answers

What does IV mean?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does kg stand for?

Kilogram Signup and view all the answers

What does L represent?

Liter Signup and view all the answers

What does lb mean?

Pound Signup and view all the answers

What does MAR stand for?

Medication administration record Signup and view all the answers

What does mcg mean?

Microgram Signup and view all the answers

What does MDI represent?

Metered-dose inhaler Signup and view all the answers

What does MDV stand for?

Multiple-dose vial Signup and view all the answers

What does mEq mean?

Milliequivalent Signup and view all the answers

What does mg mean?

Milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does mL represent?

Milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does MOM stand for?

Milk of magnesia Signup and view all the answers

What does MVI signify?

Multiple vitamin injection Signup and view all the answers

What does NDC stand for?

National Drug Code Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO mean?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does NR represent?

No refills Signup and view all the answers

What does NTG stand for?

Nitroglycerin Signup and view all the answers

What does OD mean?

Right eye Signup and view all the answers

What does ODT stand for?

Orally disintegrating tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does OPTH signify?

Ophthalmic Signup and view all the answers

What does OS represent?

Left eye Signup and view all the answers

What does OTC mean?

Over the counter Signup and view all the answers

What does OU mean?

Both eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does oz stand for?

Ounce Signup and view all the answers

What does PC stand for?

After meals Signup and view all the answers

What does PCN signify?

Penicillin Signup and view all the answers

What does PHI stand for?

Protected health information Signup and view all the answers

What does PM mean?

Evening Signup and view all the answers

What does PO mean?

By mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does PR mean?

Per rectum, rectally Signup and view all the answers

What does PRN mean?

As needed Signup and view all the answers

What does PV represent?

Per vagina, vaginally Signup and view all the answers

What does Q mean?

Every Signup and view all the answers

What does QHour stand for?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does QA mean?

Quality assurance Signup and view all the answers

What does QAM mean?

Every morning Signup and view all the answers

What does QD mean?

Every day Signup and view all the answers

What does QID mean?

Four times daily Signup and view all the answers

What does QOD mean?

Every other day Signup and view all the answers

What does QPM mean?

Every evening Signup and view all the answers

What does QS mean?

Quantity sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What does QTY stand for?

Quantity Signup and view all the answers

What does RX mean?

Prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does sig stand for?

Direction Signup and view all the answers

What does SL mean?

Sublingual, under the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does SMZ-TMP stand for?

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, Bactrim Signup and view all the answers

What does SS mean?

Half Signup and view all the answers

What does Stat mean?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does SQ mean?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What does SUPP mean?

Suppository Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab stand for?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does TBSP mean?

Tablespoon 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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