Compounding 541 Abbreviations questions with correct answers

a before aa. of each ABW actual body weight a.c. before meals a.d. right ear ad lib. at pleasure, freely a.m. morning amp. ampule APAP acetaminophen aq. water aq dist. distilled water a.s. left ear ASA aspirin ASAP as soon as possible ATC around the clock a.u. each ear bid twice a day biw twice per week BM bowel movement BP blood pressure BS blood sugar BSA body surface area BUN blood urea nitrogen BW body weight C centigrade (*C) c. with CA cancer or cardiac arrest cap capsule CBC complete blood count cc cubic centimeter (mL) CCT crude coal tar chart / chartulate powder or powder paper CHF congestive heart failure CNS central nervous system comp. compound COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CPZ chlorpromazine crm cream C&S culture and sensitivity d day disc or D.C. discontinue disp. dispense div. divide DOB date of birth DPT diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus DS double strength d.t.d. give of such doses DW distilled water D5NS dextrose 5% in normal saline D51/2NS or D5-0.45 dextrose 5% in 1/2 normal saline (0.45% NaCl) D5W dextrose 5% in water DX diagnosis