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abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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aa | of each |
ac | before meals |
amp | ampule |
ASA | aspirin |
bid | twice a day |
- c | with |
D/C | discharge |
cap | capsule |
gm, g | gram |
hs | at bedtime |
HTN | hypertension |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
mcg | microgram |
med | medicine |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
mL | milliter |
mn | midnight |
noct | at night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OTC | over-the-counter (drugs) |
oz | ounce |
pc | after meals |
pm | afternoon |
po | by mouth |
pr | per rectum |
prn | as needed |
pt | patient |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q3h | every 3 hours |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qid | four times a day |
qm | every morning |
qn | every night |
qt | quart |
R | rectal |
- s or w/o | without |
SC, SQ, subQ | subcutaneous |
- ss | one-half |
stat | immediately |
T, tbs | tablespoon |
t, tsp | teaspoon |
tab | tablet |
tid | three times a day |
ung | ointment |
x | times |
U | (unit) |