Reading Prescription Abbreviations and Acronyms

  1. MSA(s)
    microtubule-stabilizing agent(s)
  2. h20
    Water
  3. 90D
    ninety day
  4. ACMD
    Advisory Council of Many Drugs
  5. D5W
    Dextrose 5% Solution in Water
  6. Q4H
    Every 4 Hours
  7. altern.d.
    Every Other Day
  8. aq. dist.
    Distilled Water
  9. L&A
    long-acting
  10. q.m.t.
    Every Month
  11. q.o.d.
    Every Other Day
  12. Q12H
    Every 12 Hours
  13. q2H
    Every 2 Hours
  14. y/o
    years old
  15. R-CHOP
    retuximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone
  16. PCV7
    7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
  17. m.d.u
    As Directed
  18. mane
    mane - in the morning
  19. Nocte
    Omne Nocte (Latin: every night) Omne Nocte (Latin: every night)
  20. x2
    Twice

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