Pharmacology Abbreviations and Definitions

5 Written Questions

1. by mouth
2. dextrose 5% normal saline (0.9% normal saline)
3. metered dose inhaler
4. no known allergies
5. immediately

5 Matching Questions

1. OU
2. IU
3. aa
4. PCA
5. L

1. a international unit(s)
2. b equal portions
3. c both eyes
4. d litre
5. e patient controlled anesthesia

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. total parenteral nutrition
   1. prn
   2. tid
   3. TPN
   4. pc
2. subcutaneous
   1. mEq
   2. SL
   3. SC,SQ,subq
   4. pc
3. number of months as there are 12 months in a year
   1. x/52
   2. x/12
   3. kg
   4. q1h
4. milligram
   1. G
   2. MDI
   3. L
   4. mg
5. greater than/above
   1. *<
   2. *>
   3. gtt
   4. mg

5 True/False Questions

1. ung → gram

   True        False

2. BM → beats per minute

   True        False

3. npo → by mouth

   True        False

4. BPM → bowel movement

   True        False

5. ASA → acetylsaliclic acid

   True        False