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Abbreviations & Symb
Common Prescription Abbreviations and Symbols
Question | Answer |
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aa | of each |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
aq | with water |
bid | twice a day |
c | with |
caps | capsules |
dil | dilute |
3 | dram |
elix | elixir |
Gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gt or gtt | drop(drops) |
h | hour |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
liq | liquid |
m or min | minim |
mg | milligram |
ml or ML | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
non rep | do not repeat |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
per | by or with |
po | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
pt | patient |
q | every |
qh | every hour |
q(2,3,4) | every(2,3,4)hrs |
quid | four times a day |
qs | of sufficient quantity |
Rx | take |
s | without |
sol | solution |
ss | one-half |
stat | at once |
tab | tablet |
Tbs | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
tid | three times a day |
tr | tincture |
ung | ointment |