International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
Promoting Hospice & Palliative Care Worldwide
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International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
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Promoting Hospice & Palliative Care Worldwide |
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The IAHPC Manual of Palliative Care
2nd Edition
The following abbreviations are used in this Manual
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routes of administration |
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CSCI |
continuous subcutaneous infusion |
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EP |
epidural |
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IM |
intramuscular |
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IT |
intrathecal |
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IV |
intravenous |
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PO |
oral |
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PR |
rectal |
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SC |
subcutaneous |
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SL |
sublingual |
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TD |
transdermal |
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TM |
transmucosal |
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time |
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sec |
second |
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min |
minute |
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h |
hour |
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d |
day |
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w |
week |
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m |
month |
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measures |
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µg |
microgram |
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mg |
milligram |
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g |
gram |
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kg |
kilogram |
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fl |
fentilitre |
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µl |
microlitre |
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ml |
millilitre |
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dl |
decilitre |
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l |
litre |
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preparations |
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cap |
capsule |
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inj |
injection |
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mixt |
mixture |
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supp |
suppository |
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tab |
tablet |
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IR |
immediate release |
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SR |
sustained release |
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frequency of administration |
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PRN (pro re nata) |
as required |
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q (quantum) |
frequency, e.g. q4h is every 4 hours |
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©2008 Published by IAHPC Press
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