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Chapters 1-5
Abbreviaitons
Question | Answer |
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Tab | tablet |
Cap | capsule |
Po | by mouth |
Qd | everyday |
Bid | twice a day |
Tid | three times a day |
Qid | four times a day |
Q_H | every____blank hours |
tsp | teaspoon |
Qhs | every beditme |
Tbsp | tablespoon |
Ist | instill |
C | with |
Prn | as needed/ if needed |
UD | as directed |
Gtt(s) | drop(s) |
Q | every |
NKA | no known allergies |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
AC | before meals |
PC | After meals |
Hs | bedtime |
AS | Left ear |
AU | both ears |
AD | right ear |
CC | cubic centimeter |
DX | diagnosis |
APAP | acetaminophen |
ASA | asprin |
STAT | immediately |
ATC | around the clock |
BS | blood sugar |
BM | Bowel movement |
susp | suspension |
qh | every hour |
qam | every morning |
supp | suppository |
QPM | every evening |
SOB | shortness of breath |
Qwk | every week |
INJ | injections |
AAA | apply to affected area |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
WA | While awake |
DAW | dispense as written |
AA | of each |
Qs | quantity suffient |
Syr | syrup |
Lot | lotion |
Top | topical |
Id | intradermal |
SQ | subcutaneous |
Bucc | buccal |
Crm | cream |
N/V/D | nausea/ vomiting/ diarrhea |
IP | intaperitionel |
SID | once a day |
MVI | multivitamin |
Gr | grain |