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What does 'aa' stand for in prescription abbreviations?

To, up to

Abdomen

Before meals

Of each (correct)

What does 'ad lib' mean in prescription abbreviations?

Right ear

At pleasure, freely (correct)

Twice a day

Blood sugar

What does 'AS' represent in prescription abbreviations?

Left ear (correct)

With

Blood pressure

Calcium

What does 'ATC' stand for in prescription abbreviations?

Around the clock Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BCP' signify in prescription abbreviations?

Birth Control Pill Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aa' stand for in prescription and medication order?

of each Signup and view all the answers

In the context of prescription and medication order, what does 'AS' refer to?

before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'au' represent in prescription and medication order?

each ear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' stand for in the context of prescription and medication order?

blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BCP' refer to in prescription and medication order?

birth control pill Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abd' represent in prescription abbreviations?

Abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad' signify in prescription abbreviations?

To, up to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a.d' stand for in prescription abbreviations?

Right ear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amp' stand for in prescription abbreviations?

Ampule of medication Signup and view all the answers

What does 'au' represent in prescription abbreviations?

Each ear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ac' mean in prescription and medication order?

Before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amp' signify in prescription and medication order?

Ampule of medication Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bid' mean in prescription abbreviations?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'asa' refer to in prescription abbreviations?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cad' stand for in prescription abbreviations?

Coronary Artery Diseases Signup and view all the answers