Reading Prescription Abbreviations and Acronyms

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

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