Abbreviations

ADR

adverse drug reaction

XL

extended release

D/C

discharge (DISCONTINUE)

MDI

metered dose inhaler

NKDA

no known drug allergies

PRN

as needed

U.D

As directed

ac & hs

before meals and at bedtime

HCTZ

hydrochlorothiazide

ASA

aspirin

pencillin

PCN

hormone replacement therapy

HRT

Nitroglicerin

NTG

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

NSAID

beyond use dating

BUD

sublingual

SL (sub-L)

write on label, signa, directions

SIG

blood pressure

BP

four times daily

QID

multiple dose vial

MDV

total parental nutrition

TPN

verbal order

vo (v/o)

azithromycin, zithromax

z-pack

medicine administration record

MAR

Cap

Consumer Assistance Program

PEBC

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada