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abbreviations #1
Abbreviations
Abbreviations | Meaning |
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lb | pound |
qid | four times a day |
mL | milliliter |
fl | fluid |
mcg | microgram |
cap(s) | capsule(s) |
noc | night |
non rep | do not repeat |
qh | every hour |
kg | kilogram |
iv | intravenous |
ad lib | as desired (used primarily in Hospice care) |
tid | three times a day |
rep | repeat |
OD | right eye |
tab | tablet |
syr | syrup |
supp | suppository |
aa | of each |
AD | right ear |
tsp,t | teaspoon |
po | by mouth |
a | before |
stat | immediately/at once |
qd | daily |
TO | telephone order |
s | without |
< | less than |
npo | nothing by mouth |
gtt | drop(s) |
q4h | every four hours |
hs | hour of sleep/at bedtime |
tbsp,T | tablespoon |
U | Unit |
gr | grain |
OTC | over the counter |
bid | twice a day |
q2h | every two hours |
IM | intramuscular |
d/c,D/C | discontinue |
Rx | prescription |
qod | every other day |
qs | quantity sufficient |
prn | as needed |
ung | ointment |
inj | injectable |
elix | elixir |
oz | ounce |
OU | both eyes |
qam | every morning |
OS | left eye |
p | after |
qpm | every night |
q12h | every 12 hours |
ss | one half |
q | every |
c | with |