Pharmacy Technician Certification Part 1
This abbreviation is used on prescriptions to indicate that the medication should be taken before meals. An ampoule is a small sealed vial used to contain and preserve a sterile liquid, often for injection. “bid” stands for "bis in die," a Latin term meaning the medication should be taken two times a day.
ac
before meals
Key Terms
ac
before meals
amp
ampuole
bid
twice a day
cap
capsule
emuls
emulsion
hs
at bedtime or at hour of sleep
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
ac | before meals |
amp | ampuole |
bid | twice a day |
cap | capsule |
emuls | emulsion |
hs | at bedtime or at hour of sleep |
npo | nothing by mouth |
oint | ointment |
pc | after meals |
po | by mouth |
pr | per rectum |
q4h | every 4 hr |
q6h | every 6 hr |
q8h | every 8 hr |
qd | every or each day |
qid | four times per day |
qod | every other day |
stat | immediately |
supp | suppository |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
tid | three times per day |
tsp | teaspoon |
tbsp | tablespoon |
qt | quart |
pt | pint |
oz | ounce |
NS | normal saline (0.9%) |
mL | milliliter |
mg | milligram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mcg | microgram |
lb | pound |
kg | kilogram |
gr | grain |
g | gram |
gal | gallon |
fl oz | fluid ounce |
DW | distilled water |
D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
D5LR | 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution |
D20W | 20% dextrose in water |
D10W | 10% dextrose in water |
cc | cubic centimeter |
1/2 NS | 1/2 Normal Saline (0.45%) |
APhA | American Pharmaceutical Association |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
AWP | average wholesale price |
CMS | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
DAW | dispense as written |
DEA | drug enforcement agency |
EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
FDA | Food & Drug Administration |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GPO | group purchasing organization |
HIPAA | health insurance portability and accountability act |
TJC | the joint commission |
MI | myocardial infarction |
NABP | national association of boards of pharmacy |
NF | national formulary |