Help with abbreviations

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Please help to interpret:

NTG 1/150 sl prn chest pain

what does NTG stand for?

What does sl stand for?

Thanks!

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

Again, it's Nitroglycerin, sublingual.

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Specializes in cardiac.

You know, I had a difficult time with abbreviations in nursing school. It is just one of those things that you get used to. Repetition. The abbreviations will get easier to understand the more you see them.

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Specializes in mental health; hangover remedies.

I think it was GTN over UK Glycerin Tri Nitrate or something....

mweh.. what do I know? I'm psych.

I'd be like.... "you look pale mate ... let's get you out in the sun"

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Specializes in Psych, Psych and more Psych.

Many facilities' medical records departments have an "approved abbreviations" list and only those abbreviations are permitted in charting. In my experience, it has been found in a polices and procedures manual. Also, the med rec dept would probably be glad to print a copy for you if you have trouble locating one.

Mary

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

ntg 1/150 sl prn chest pain

nitroglycerin
1/150
sublingual
prn chest pain

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