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1/2 NS
0.45% saline
solution
ac
ante cibum (before
meals)
ABG
arterial blood gas
ac
before meals
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic
hormone
ad lib
ad libitum (as need-
ed or desired)
ADH
antidiuretic
hormone
AFB
acid-fast bacillus
alk phos
alkaline phos-
phatase
ALT
alanine amino-
transferase
am
morning
AMA
against medical
advice
amp
ampule
AMV
assisted mandatory
ventilation; assist
mode ventilation
ANA
antinuclear
antibody
ante
before
AP
anteroposterior
ARDS
adult respiratory
distress syndrome
ASA
acetylsalicylic acid
AST
aspartate amino-
transferase
bid
bis in die (twice a
day)
B-12
vitamin B-12
(cyanocobalamin)
BM
bowel movement
BP blood
pressure
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
c/o
complaint of
c cum
(with)
C and S
culture and
sensitivity
C
centigrade
Ca
calcium
cap
capsule
CBC
complete blood
count; includes
hemoglobin,
hematocrit, red
blood cell indices,
white blood cell
count, and platelets
cc
cubic centimeter
CCU
coronary care unit
cm
centimeter
CMF
cyclophosphamide,
methotrexate,
fluorouracil
CNS
central nervous system
CO
2
carbon dioxide
COPD
chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
CPK-MB
myocardial-specific CPK
isoenzyme
CPR
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CT
computerized tomography
CVP
central venous pressure
CXR
chest x-ray
d/c
discharge; discontinue
D5W
5% dextrose water solution;
also D10W, D50W
DIC
disseminated intravascular
coagulation
diff
differential count
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
dL
deciliter
DOSS
docusate sodium sulfo-
succinate
DT's
delirium tremens
ECG
electrocardiogram
ER
emergency room
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation
rate
ET
endotracheal tube
ETOH
alcohol
FEV
1
forced expiratory volume (in
one second)
FiO2
fractional inspired oxygen
g
gram(s)
GC
gonococcal; gonococcus
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
GI
gastrointestinal
gm gram
gt drop
gtt drops
h
hour
H20
water
HBsAG
hepatitis B surface antigen
HCO3
bicarbonate
Hct
hematocrit
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
Hg
mercury
Hgb
hemoglobin concentration
HIV
human immunodeficiency
virus
hr hour
hs
hora somni (bedtime, hour
of sleep)
IM
intramuscular
I and O
intake and output--
measurement of the
patient's intake and output,
including urine, vomit,
diarrhea, and drainage
IU
international units
ICU
intensive care unit
IgM
immunoglobulin M
IMV
intermittent
mandatory
ventilation
INH
isoniazid
INR
International
normalized ratio
IPPB
intermittent
positive-pressure
breathing
IV
intravenous or
intravenously
IVP
intravenous pyelo-
gram; intravenous
piggyback
K
+
potassium
kcal
kilocalorie
KCL
potassium chloride
KPO4
potassium
phosphate
KUB
x-ray of abdomen
(kidneys, ureters,
bowels)
L
liter
LDH
lactate dehydro-
genase
LDL
low-density
lipoprotein
liq
liquid
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LP
lumbar puncture,
low potency
LR
lactated Ringer's
(solution)
MB
myocardial band
MBC
minimal bacterial
concentration
mcg
microgram
mEq
milliequivalent
mg
milligram
Mg magnesium
MgSO4
Magnesium Sulfate
MI
myocardial
infarction
MIC
minimum inhibitory
concentration
mL
milliliter
mm
millimeter
MOM
Milk of Magnesia
MRI
magnetic
resonance imaging
Na
sodium
NaHCO3
sodium bicarbonate
Neuro
neurologic
NG
nasogastric
NKA
no known allergies
NPH
neutral protamine
Hagedorn (insulin)
NPO
nulla per os
(nothing by mouth)
NS
normal saline
solution (0.9%)
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drug
O2
oxygen
OD right
eye
oint
ointment
OS
left eye
Osm
osmolality
OT
occupational therapy
OTC
over the counter
OU
each eye
oz ounce
p, post
after
pc
post cibum (after meals)
PA
posteroanterior; pulmonary
artery
PaO2
arterial oxygen pressure
pAO2
partial pressure of oxygen
in alveolar gas
PB
phenobarbital
pc
after meals
pCO2
partial pressure of carbon
dioxide
PEEP
positive end-expiratory
pressure
per by
pH
hydrogen ion concentration
(H+)
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
pm
afternoon
PO
orally, per os
pO2
partial pressure of oxygen
polys
polymorphonuclear
leukocytes
PPD
purified protein derivative
PR
per rectum
prn
pro re nata (as needed)
PT
physical therapy; pro-
thrombin time
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal
coronary angioplasty
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
PVC
premature ventricular
contraction
q
quaque (every) q6h, q2h
every 6 hours; every 2
hours
qid
quarter in die (four times a
day)
qAM
every morning
qd
quaque die (every day)
qh every
hour
qhs
every night before bedtime
qid
4 times a day
qOD
every other day
qs quantity
sufficient
R/O
rule out
RA
rheumatoid arthritis; room
air; right atrial
Resp
respiratory rate
RL
Ringer's lactated solution
(also LR)
ROM
range of motion
right
s sine
(without)
s/p
status post (the
condition of being
after)
sat
saturated
SBP
systolic blood
pressure
SC
subcutaneously
SIADH
syndrome of
inappropriate
antidiuretic
hormone
SL
sublingually under
tongue
SLE
systemic lupus
erythematosus
SMA-12 sequential
multiple
analysis; a panel of
12 chemistry tests.
Tests include Na
+
,
K
+
, HCO3 , chlor-
ide, BUN, glucose,
creatinine, bilirubin,
calcium, total
protein, albumin,
and alkaline phos-
phatase. Other
chemistry panels
include SMA-6 and
SMA-20
SMX
sulfamethoxazole
sob
shortness of breath
sol solution
SQ
under the skin
ss one-half
STAT
statim
(immediately)
susp
suspension
tid
ter in die (three
times a day)
T4
Thyroxine level (T4)
T3RU Triiodothyronine
resin uptake
tab
tablet
TB
tuberculosis
Tbsp
tablespoon
Temp
temperature
TIA
transient ischemic
attack
tid
three times a day
TKO
to keep open, an
infusion rate (500
mL/24h) just
enough to keep the
IV from clotting
TMP
trimethoprim
TMP-SMX
trimethoprim-sulfa-
methoxazole
combination
TPA
tissue plasminogen
activator
TSH
thyroid-stimulating
hormone
tsp teaspoon
U
units
UA
urinalysis
ung
ointment
URI
upper respiratory infection
Ut Dict
as directed
UTI
urinary tract infection
VAC
vincristine, adriamycin, and
cyclophosphamide
vag
vaginal
VC
vital capacity
VDRL
Venereal Disease
Research Laboratory
VF
ventricular function
V fib
ventricular fibrillation
VLDL
very low-density lipoprotein
Vol
volume
VS
vital signs
VT
ventricular tachycardia
W
water
WBC
white blood count
x times
Index
3TC 38
5-aminosalicylate 59
5-flucytosine 40
Abacavir 38
Abciximab 13
Absence Seizure 72
a fib 53
Accupril 15, 20
Acetaminophen 14, 30, 33,
36, 44, 69, 88
Acetaminophen overdose 66
Acetaminophen/codeine 31,
49, 80
Acetazolamide 86
Acetylcysteine 66
Activase 14, 31
Activated charcoal 26, 65, 67
Acute Bronchitis 25
Acyclovir 39
Adalat-CC 20
Adenocard 17
Adenosine 17
Aerobid 23, 25
Aggrastat 13
Albumin 42, 84
Albuterol 23-25
Albuterol/Ipratropium 23, 25
Alcohol withdrawal 62
Aldactone 53
Allopurinol 88
Altace 15, 20
Alteplase 14, 31, 69
Aluminum hydroxide 86
Alveolar/arterial O2 gradient
89
Ambien 14, 45, 49, 80
Amebiasis 57
Amikacin 42
Amikin 42
Aminophylline 23, 25
Aminophylline levels 23
aminosalicylate enema 59
Amiodarone 17, 18
Amlodipine 20
Amoxicillin 51
Amphojel 86
Amphotericin B 34, 40, 44
Amphotericin B bladder
irrigation 45
Ampicillin 24, 25, 33, 34, 36,
42-44, 47, 55
Ampicillin/sulbactam 24, 25,
35, 36, 42, 43
Anaerobic Pneumonia 37
Anaphylaxis 26
Anaprox 88
Anaprox-DS 88
Ancef 45, 47-49, 80
Angina 13
Antibiotic colitis 57
Anticoagulant overdose 29
Antizol 65
Aralen 87
Aredia 81
Arfonad 19
Asacol 58, 59
Ascites 53, 54
Aspiration Pneumonia 36
Aspirin 13, 70
Asthma 23
Atacand 15, 20
Atenolol 14, 20
Ativan 14, 17, 62, 71, 77
Atovaquone 39
Atropine 21
Atrovent 24, 25
Avapro 20
Avarro 15
Axid 51
Azactam 42
Azithromycin 25, 35, 37, 40
Azlocillin 37
Azmacort 23, 25
AZT 38
Aztreonam 42
Azulfidine 58, 59
B12 58, 59
Bactrim 37, 57
Beclomethasone 23, 25
Beclovent 23, 25
Benadryl 27, 54
Benazepril 15, 20
Benemid 88
Benzodiazepine overdose
65
Berotec 24
Betamethasone 87
Betapace 18
Biaxin 25, 35, 37, 51, 52
Bisacodyl 69
Bismuth 51
Bisoprolol 16, 20
Bitolterol 24
Body water deficit 84, 89
Bretylium 17, 18
Bretylol 17, 18
Brevibloc 14, 17, 19
Bumetanide 15, 79
Bumex 15, 79
Butorphanol 80
Calan 20
Calcimar 81
Calcitonin 81
Calcitriol 81
Calcium carbonate 81
Calcium chloride 81
Calcium citrate 81
Calcium gluconate 81, 82
Campylobacter 57
Candesartan 20
Candida cystitis 45
Candidiasis 39
Capoten 14, 15
Captopril 14, 15
Carbamazepine 72
Carbon monoxide 65
Cardene 19
Cardioversion 16
Cardizem 17, 20
Carteolol 20
Cartrol 20
Carvedilol 16
Casdesartan 15
Catapres 19
CBC 9
Cefazolin 45, 47-49, 80
Cefepime 35
Cefixime 45
Cefizox 37, 41-43, 45, 46
Cefobid 35
Cefonicid 36
Cefoperazone 35
Cefotan 42, 43, 49
Cefotaxime 33, 36, 42, 43
Cefotetan 42, 43, 49
Cefoxitin 42-44, 47, 49, 55
Cefpodoxime 45
Ceftazidime 33, 35-37, 42,
46
Ceftin 24
Ceftizox 36, 41
Ceftizoxime 36, 37, 41-43,
45, 46
Ceftriaxone 33, 41, 42, 49
Cefuroxime 24, 25, 35-37,
41
Cellulitis 48
Central Parenteral Nutrition
59
Cephalexin 45, 48
Cerebral vascular accident
69
Cerebrospinal fluid 33
Cerebyx 71
charcoal 65-67
Chief Compliant 7
Chlordiazepoxide 62
Chloroquine 87
Chlorothiazide 20
Cholangitis 55
Cholecystitis 55
Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
24
Cidofovir 39
Cimetidine 51, 52, 60
Cipro 35, 37, 41, 44-47, 57
Ciprofloxacin 35, 37, 41,
44-47, 57
Cirrhosis 53
Cisapride 61
Citracal 81
Claforan 33, 36, 42, 43
Clarithromycin 25, 35, 37,
51, 52
Cleocin 36, 37, 44
Clindamycin 36, 37, 42, 44,
49
Clonazepam 72
Clonidine 19
Clopedogrel 13
Clopidogrel 69, 70
Clostridium difficile 56, 57
Clotrimazole 39
Coccidioidomycosis 40
Coccidiomycosis 40
Colace 14, 25, 31, 36, 69
Colchicine 88
Combivent 23, 25
Compazine 52
Congestive Heart Failure
15
COPD 24
Cordarone 17, 18
Coreg 16
Corgard 18, 20
Corlopam 19
Coumadin 30, 31, 70
Coumadin overdose 29
Covera-HS 20
Cozaar 15, 20
Cranial Nerve Examination 9
Crixivan 38
Crohn's disease 58
Cryoprecipitate 29
Cryptococcus neoformans 40
Cryptosporidium 57
CSF 33
CVAT 8
Cytomegalovirus 39
Cytovene 39
d4T 38
Dapsone 38
Darvocet 30
DDC 38
DDI 38
DDS 38
Decubitus Ulcer 47
Deep tendon reflexes 8
Deep Venous Thrombosis 29
Delavirdine 38
Delirium Tremens 62
Demadex 15
Demerol 31, 45, 46, 49, 80
Depakene 72
Depakote 72
Diabetic ketoacidosis 75
Diamox 86
Diarrhea 56
Diazepam 62, 71
Diclofenac 87
Dicloxacillin 48
Didanosine 38
Didronel 81
Diflucan 39, 40, 45
Digoxin loading dose 16
Dilantin 18, 71, 72
Dilaudid 80
Diltiazem 17, 20
Dimenhydrinate 14
Diovan 15, 20
Dipentum 58, 59
Diphenhydramine 14, 27, 54
Diphenoxylate 61
Diprivan 71
Diprolene 87
Discharge Note 11
Discharge summary 12
Disopyramide 18
Diuril 20
Divalproex 72
Diverticulitis 44
Dobutamine 16, 42
Dobutrex 16
Docusate 14, 17, 25, 31, 36
Dopamine 16, 27, 42
Doxycycline 25, 35, 37, 49
Dramamine 14
Drug overdose 65
Dulcolax 69
Dyazide 20
Edema 53
Efavirenz 38
Electrolytes 9
Enalapril 14, 15, 20
Enalaprilat 19
Endocarditis 34
Enoxacin 45
Enoxaparin 30
Entamoeba Histolytica 57
Enteral nutrition 60
Enteroinvasive E coli 57
Enterotoxic E coli 57
EOMI 8
Epinephrine 27
Epivir 38
Eptifibatide 13
Ergocalciferol 81
Erythromycin 35, 37, 48, 57
Esmolol 14, 17, 19
Esophagitis 39
Ethambutol 40, 48
Ethanol 65
Ethmozine 18
Ethylene Glycol Ingestion
65
Etidronate 81
Famciclovir 39
Famotidine 51, 52
Famvir 39
Felbamate 72
Felbatol 72
Felodipine 21
Fenoldopam 19
Fenoterol 24
Filgrastim 38
Flagyl 37, 42, 44, 49, 51, 61
Flecainide 18
Flovent 23, 25
Floxin 37, 45, 46, 49, 56
Fluconazole 39, 40, 45
Flucytosine 40, 44
Fludrocortisone 21
Flumazenil 62, 65
Flunisolide 23, 25
Fluogen 32
Fluticasone 23, 25
Folic acid 31
Fomepizole 65
Fortaz 33, 35, 36, 42, 46
Foscarnet 39
Foscavir 39
Fosinopril 15, 20
Fosphenytoin 71
Fresh frozen plasma 29, 66
Fungal Endocarditis 34
Fungal peritonitis 44
Furosemide 15, 83
ascites 53
renal failure 79
G-CSF 38
Gabapentin 72
Ganciclovir 39
Gastric lavage 65
Gastrointestinal bleeding 52
Gentamicin 34, 35, 42, 91
Giardia Lamblia 57
Glycoprotein IIb 13
Gout 87
Granulocyte colony-
stimulating factor 38
Haemophilus influenzae 36
Halcion 77
HCTZ 20
Heart failure 15
Hemodialysis 65
Hemoperfusion 67
Hemoptysis 26
Heparin 30, 41, 42, 70
Heparin overdose 29
Hepatic encephalopathy 61
Hepatitis 54
Herpes encephalitis 39
Herpes simplex 39
Herpes varicella zoster 39
Hespan 42
Hetastarch 42
Histoplasmosis 40
History 7
History of Present Illness 7
Hivid 38
Humulin 75
Hydrochlorothiazide 20
Hydrocodone 30, 80, 88
Hydrocortisone 27
enema 59
HydroDiuril 20
Hydromorphone 80
Hydroxychloroquine 87
Hydroxyzine 27, 31, 54, 80
Hyperbaric oxygen 65
Hypercalcemia 80
Hyperkalemia 82
Hypermagnesemia 83
Hypernatremia 84
Hyperphosphatemia 86
Hypertension 19
Hypertensive emergency
19
Hyperthyroidism 76
Hypocalcemia 81
Hypokalemia 82
Hypomagnesemia 83
Hyponatremia 85
Hypophosphatemia 86
Hypothyroidism 77
Ibuprofen 87
Imdur 14
Imipenem/Cilastatin 35, 42,
46, 47, 49
Inderal 20
Indinavir 38
Indocin 87
Indomethacin 87
Infective endocarditis 34
Infliximab 58
Influenza vacc 32
INH 40
Insulin 75, 76
Integrilin 13
Intralipid 60
Intropin 16, 27
Invirase 38
Iodide solution 76
Iodoquinol 57
Ipratropium 24, 25
Irbesartan 15, 20
Ischemic stroke 69
Isoniazid 40, 48
Isoproterenol 17, 21, 27
Isoptin 17
Isordil 14
Isosorbide dinitrate 14
Isosorbide mononitrate 14
Isuprel 17, 27
Itraconazole 39, 40
JVD 8
Kayexalate 82
KCl 16, 83
KDur 83
Keflex 45, 48
Ketoconazole 39
Ketorolac 31, 80, 87
Klebsiella pneumoniae 36
Klonopin 72
Labetalol 19
Lactulose 54, 61
Lamictal 72
Lamivudine 38
Lamotrigine 72
Lansoprazole 51
Lasix 79
Legionella pneumoniae 37
Leucopenia 38
Levaquin 25, 35, 37, 46
Levofloxacin 25, 35, 37, 46
Levophed 27
Levothyroxine 77
Levoxine 77
LFT's 9
Librium 62
Lidocaine 17, 18
Lisinopril 14, 15, 20
Lomefloxacin 45
Lomotil 61
Lopressor 14, 16
Lorazepam 14, 17, 62, 71, 77
Losartan 15, 20
Lotensin 15, 20
Lovenox 30
Low molecular weight heparin
29
Lugol's solution 76
Lumbar puncture: 33
Magnesium 84
Magnesium citrate 65, 67
Magnesium deficit 84
Magnesium sulfate 17, 62,
65, 84
Mavik 15
Maxair 24
Maxaquin 45
Maxipime 35
Maxzide 20
Mefoxin 42-44, 47, 49, 55
Meningitis 33
Meperidine 31, 45-47, 49, 80
Mepron 39
Meropenem 42, 43
Merrem 42, 43
Mesalamine 58, 59
Metabolic acidosis 79
Methanol Ingestion 65
Methimazole 76
Methylprednisolone 25, 27,
58, 88
Metolazone 79
CHF 15
Metoprolol 14, 16, 20
Metronidazole 37, 42-44, 49,
51, 57, 58, 61
Mexiletine 18
Mexitil 18
Mezlocillin 37
Micardis 15, 20
Micro-K 16, 83
Midazolam 16, 71
Midodrine 21
Milk of magnesia 70, 84
Milrinone 16
Moduretic 20
Moexipril 15, 20
Monocid 36
Monopril 15, 20
Moraxella 37
Moraxella catarrhalis 37
Moricizine 18
Morphine 31
Morphine sulfate 14
Motrin 87
Mucomyst 66
Murmurs 8
Mycelex 39
Mycobacterium Avium
Complex 40
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
37
Myocardial infarction 13
Mysoline 72
Myxedema coma 77
Nadolol 18, 20
Nafcillin 34, 36, 42, 47, 48
Naloxone 65
Naproxen sodium 88
Naproxen sodium 87, 88
Narcan 65
Narcotic overdose 65
Nelfinavir 38
Neomycin 61
Nephrolithiasis 80
Nephrology 79
Neupogen 38
Neurontin 72
Neutropenia 38
Nevirapine 38
Nicardipine 19
Nifedipine 20
Nimodipine 70
Nimotop 70
Nitroglycerin 14
Nitroglycerine 13
MI 13
Nitropaste 53
Nitroprusside 19, 70
Nizatidine 51
Nizoral 39
Nonketotic Hyperosmolar
Syndrome 76
Norepinephrine 27
Norfloxacin 45, 46
Noroxin 45, 46
Norpace 18
Norvasc 20
Norvir 38
Nutra-Phos 86
Octreotide 52
Oflox 57
Ofloxacin 37, 45, 49, 56, 57
Olsalazine 58, 59
Omeprazole 51, 52, 69
Opportunistic infections
AIDS 39
Oscal, 81
Osmolality, estimate of 89
Osmolite 60
Osteomyelitis 47
Oxacillin 34, 42, 47, 48
Oxygen 13
Pamidronate 81
Pancreatitis 55
Paracentesis 44, 53, 54
Parenteral nutrition 59
Paromomycin 57
Past Medical History 7
PCP prophylaxis 38
Pelvic inflammatory disease
49
Penetrex 45
Penicillin 34
Penicillin G 37
Penicillin V 31
Pentam 38
Pentamidine 38
Pentasa 58
Pentobarbital 72
Pepcid 51, 52
Peptic ulcer disease 51
PeptoBismol 51
Peripheral parenteral
supplementation 60
Peritonitis 43
PERRLA 8
Phenazopyridine 46
Phenergan with codeine 26
Phenobarbital 71, 72
Phentolamine, 19
Phenytoin 18, 70-72
Pheochromocytoma 19
Phosphate 86
Phospho-Soda 86
Physical Examination 8
Phytonadione 29, 66
Pindolol 20
Piperacillin 37, 42, 55
Piperacillin/tazobactam 35,
42, 43, 46
Pirbuterol 24
Pitressin 84
Plaquenil 87
Plavix 13, 69, 70
Plendil 21
Pleural effusion 27
PMI 8
Pneumococcal pneumonia
36
Pneumocystis carinii
pneumonia 37
Pneumocystis carinii
pneumonia
prophylaxis 38
Pneumocystis pneumonia
37
Pneumonia 35, 36
Pneumovax 32
Poisoning 65
Postexposure HIV
prophylaxis 38
Potassium 16, 59, 83
elixir 83
Potassium citrate 83
Potassium gluconate 83
Prednisone 23, 25, 88
sle 87
Prescription Writing 12
Prevacid 51
Prilosec 51, 52, 69
Primacor 16
Primaxin 35, 42, 43, 46, 47,
55
Primidone 72
Prinivil 14, 15, 20
ProAmatine 21
Probenecid 88
Procainamide 18
ProCalamine 60
Procanbid 18
Procardia-XL 20
Procedure Note 11
Prochlorperazine 31, 52
Progress Note 10
Promethazine/codeine 26
Propafenone 18
Propofol 71
Propoxyphene 30
Propranolol 20, 76
Propranolol-LA 76
Propulsid 61
Propylthiouracil 76
Protamine sulfate 29
Protease Inhibitors 38
Pseudomembranous colitis
57
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 37
PTU 76
Pulmonary embolism 30
Pulses 8
Pyelonephritis 46
Pyrazinamide 48
Pyridium 46
Pyridoxine 40, 48, 65
Pyrimethamine 39, 40
Quinacrine 57
Quinaglute 18
Quinapril 15, 20
Quinidine 18
Racemic epinephrine 27
Ramipril 15, 20
Ranitidine 24, 36, 44, 51, 52,
60
Ranitidine-bismuth-citrate 52
Recombinant human
granulocyte colony-
stimulating factor 38
Recombinant tissue
plasminogen activator 14,
31
Remicade 58
Renal failure 79
ReoPro 13
Retavase 14
Reteplase 14
Retrovir 38
Review of Systems 7
Rhythmol 18
Rifampin 34, 48
Ritonavir 38
Rocaltrol 81
Rocephin 33, 41, 42, 49
Romazicon 62, 65
Romberg's test 9
RRR 8
Saline diuresis 83
Salmeterol 24
Salmonella 57
Saquinavir 38
Scopolamine 21
Seizure 71
Sepsis 41
Septic arthritis 40
Septic shock 41
Septra 25, 37, 45, 46
Serevent 24
Shigella 57
Sickle crisis 31
Slow-Mag 84
Sodium 59
Sodium bicarbonate 82
Solu-Medrol 23, 25, 27, 88
Somatostatin 52
Sorbitol 61, 67, 82
Sotalol 18
Sparfloxacin 25
Spironolactone 53
Sporanox 39, 40
Stadol 80
Staphylococcus aureus 36
Status epilepticus 71
Stavudine 38
Stool studies 56
Streptase 14, 31
Streptokinase 14, 31
Stroke 69
Subarachnoid 70
Sulfasalazine 58, 59
Supraventricular
tachycardia 16
Suprax 45
Sustiva 38
Syncope 21
Synovial fluid 88
Synthroid 77
Systemic lupus 87
t-PA 69
Tagamet 51, 52, 60
Tambocor 18
Tapazole 76
Tegretol 72
Telmisartan 15, 20
Tenormin 14, 20
Tetracycline 51
Theo-Dur 23
Theophylline 23, 25
Theophylline overdose 66
Thiamine 53
Thoracentesis 27
Thrombolytics 13
Thyroid storm 76
Thyrotoxicosis 76
Ticarcillin 42, 55
Ticarcillin/clavulanate 35,
42, 43, 46
Ticlid 69, 70
Ticlopidine 69, 70
Tigan 52, 54, 66
Timentin 35, 42, 43, 45-47,
49
Tinidazole 57
Tirofiban 13
Tissue plasminogen
activator 14, 69
TMP-SMX 37
Tobramycin 36, 37, 42, 46,
91
Tocainide 18
Tonocard 18
Topamax 72
Topiramate 72
Toprol 20
Toradol 31, 80, 87
Tornalate 24
Torsades de pointes 17
Torsemide 15
Toxicology 65
Toxoplasmosis 39
tPA 14, 31
Trandate 19
Trandolapril 15
Transient ischemic attack 70
Travelers diarrhea 57
Triamcinolone 23, 25
Triazolam 77
Tricyclic antidepressant
overdose 67
Tricyclic antidepressants
overdose 65
Trimethaphan 19
Trimethobenzamide 52, 54,
66
Trimethoprim/SMX 25, 37,
38, 44-46, 57
Tritec 52
Trovafloxacin 36
Trovan 36
Tuberculosis 40, 48
Tylenol 14, 33, 36, 44, 69
Tylenol #3 31, 49, 80
U-90 38
UA 9
Ulcerative colitis 58
Unasyn 24, 25, 35-37, 42,
43
Univasc 15, 20
Unstable angina 13
Urinary tract infection 45
Urine analysis 9
Vaginitis 39
Valacyclovir 39
Valium 62, 71
Valproic acid 72
Valsartan 15, 20
Valtrex 39
Vancomycin 33, 34, 36, 42,
47, 48, 57
Vantin 45
Varicella 39
Vasopressin 53
Vasotec 14, 15, 19, 20
Vasotec IV 19
Vasovagal Syncope 21
Ventolin 23-25
Ventricular arrhythmias 17
Ventricular fibrillation 17
Ventricular tachycardia 17
Verapamil 17, 20
Versed 16, 71
Vibra-tabs 25
Vibramycin 35, 37, 49
Vicodin 30, 80, 88
Videx 38
Viramune 38
Visken 20
Vistaril 27, 31, 54
Vistide 39
Vitamin B12 58, 59
Vitamin B6 40
Vitamin D2 81
Vitamin K 29, 52
Voltaren 87
Warfarin 30, 31, 70
Warfarin overdose 29
Weber test 9
Wernicke-Korsakoff
Syndrome 62
Xylocaine 17
Yersinia 57
Zagam 25
Zalcitabine 38
Zantac 24, 36, 44, 51, 52,
56
Zaroxolyn 15, 79
Zebeta 16, 20
Zerit 38
Zestril 14, 15, 20
Ziagen 38
Zidovudine 38
Zidovudine-Induced
Neutropenia 38
Zinacef 24, 25, 35-37
Zithromax 25, 35, 37, 40
Zolpidem 14, 45, 49, 80
Zoster 39
Zosyn 35, 42, 43, 46
Zovirax 39
Zyloprim 88