Abbreviations
Non rep (do not repeat)
NS (Normal Saline)
N&V (nausea and vomiting)
No (number)
NPO (nothing by mouth)
NSAID (non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drug)
OD (right eye)
Oint (ointment)
OS (left eye)
OTC (over the counter)
OU (each eye)
Oz (ounce)
P (after)
Pc (after meals)
Po (by mouth)
Prn (whenever necessary)
Brand (generic): indication
Glucotrol XL (glipizide): oral hypoglycemic
Allegra (fexofenadine): antihistamine
Toprol XL (metoprolol): beta blocker
Dyazide (triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide): combination diuretic
Cardura (doxazosin): alpha blocker
Fosamax (alendronate): osteoprosis
Lotensin (benazepril): ACE inhibitor
Procardia XL or Adalat CC (nifedipine): calcium channel blocker
Viagra (sildenafil): erectile dysfunction
Organizations
AAPT-American Association of Pharmacy Technicians
AphA- American Pharmaceutical Association
ASHP- American Society of Health System Pharmacist
CDC- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
DEA- Drug Enforcement Administration
FDA-Food and Drug Administration
HCFA-Health Care Financing Association
NHA-National Healthcareer Association
JCAHO-Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization
NABP-National Association of the Board of Pharmacy
PTCB-Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
PTEC-Pharmacy Technician Education Council
Prescriptions
Rx 1 Eania Lea December 1, 2004
8904 South Eads Arlington, VA 22205
Nystatin Cream 15gm...