Abbreviations correct answer: CAP - Capsule
IM - Intramuscular
SQ - Subcutaneous
IV - Intravenous
INJ - Injection
STAT - Immediately
q - Every
qH - Every hour
qAM - Every morning
qPM - Every evening
qD - Every day
qOD - Every other day
qWK - Every week
qMO - Every month
q__H - Every __ hours
BID - Twice a day
TID - Three a day
QID - Four a day
C - With
AC - Before a meal
PC - After a meal
PRN - As needed
GTT - Drop
TBSP - Tablespoon
TSP - Teaspoon
OZ - Ounce
PO - By mouth/oral
TAB - Tablet
,commmon medication endings correct answer: -Cillin ---
Antibiotic
-mycin --- Antibiotic
-olol --- Beta blocker
-ole --- Antifungal
-oxacin --- Antibiotic
-pam --- Anti anxiety
-pril --- ACE inhibitor
-sone --- Steroid
-statin-- lipid lowering
Top Brand/Generic Name Drugs correct answer: Generic Name
Brand Name
Purpose
Levothyroxine
Synthroid
Thyroid Hormone
Hydrocodone/APAP
Vicodin
Pain Relief
Amoxicillin
Amoxil
Anti-Biotic
,Lisinopril
Prinivil
A.C.E. Inhibitor
Esomeprazole
Nexium
G.E.R.D.
Atorvastatin
Lipitor
Cholesterol
Simvastatin
Zocor®
Cholesterol
Clopidogrel
Plavix®
Anti-Platelet
Montelukast
Singulair®
Allergy
, Rosuvastatin
Crestor
Cholesterol
Metoprolol
Lopressor
Beta Blocker
Escitalopram
Cipralex
Anti-Depressant
Azithromycin
Zithromax
Anti-Biotic, Macrolide
Hydrochlorothiazide
HCTZ
Diuretic