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CRMA Unit 2 Pg 8
Drug Administration Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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ac (with or without a line over it) | before meals |
AD | right ear |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
ad lib | as patient desires |
bid or BID | two times per day |
cap | capsule |
cc | cubic centimeter |
d/c or D/C | discontinue |
dr | dram |
GM or gm or G | gram |
gtt(s) | drop(s) |
HS | hour of sleep |
I.U. | international units |
Mcg | microgram |
mg | milligrams |
ml | milliliter |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
oz | ounce |
prn | as needed |
Q or q (with or without a line over it) | every |
qd or QD | once a day |
qh | every hour |
q2H, q4H, q8H | every 2,4,8 hours |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
qid or QID | four times a day |
qod or QOD | every other day |
sc or sq | subcutaneous |
SL or sl | sublingual |
stat | at once |
supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
tab | tablet |
tid or TID | three times a day |
Tinct. or tc | tincture |
T or Tbs | tablespoon |
t or tsp | teaspoon |
U or Unit | unit |
ung or oint | ointment |
i or ii (with or without a line over it) | one or two |
pc (with or without a line over it) | after meals |
mEq | milli equivalents |