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Prescription Terms
Prescription Terms & Abbreviations
Prescription abbreviation | Prescription term |
---|---|
a | before |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
AM | morning |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
BID | twice a day |
c | with |
d | day |
h | hour |
hs | bedtime (hour of sleep) |
mo | month |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
PM | evening |
PRN | as needed |
q | every |
qAM | every morning |
QD | every day |
q4h | every four hours |
QID | four times a day |
QOD | every other day |
qPM | every evening |
rep | repeat |
STAT | NOW-immediately |
TID | three times a day |
UD | as directed |
wk | week |
i | 1 |
ii | 2 |
iii | 3 |
iv | 4 |
v | 5 |
vi | 6 |
vii | 7 |
viii | 8 |
ix | 9 |
x | 10 |
xii | 12 |
xv | 15 |
xvi | 16 |
xx | 20 |
xxx | 30 |
L | 50 |
C | 100 |
D | 500 |
M | 1000 |
ss | 1/2 |
cc | cubic centimeter |
g, G, GM | gram |
gal | gallon |
gr | grain |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
mEq | milliEquivalent |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
mL | milliliter |
no. | number |
oz | ounce |
pt | pint |
qt | quart |
tsp | teaspoon |
tbsp | one tablespoon |
BP | blood pressure |
c | with |
D/C | discontinue |
Disp | dispense |
HA | headache |
non rep | no refill |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
qs, qsad | fill up to |
Rx | prescription; take |
s | without |
Sig | signatura; directions for the patient |
sx | symptoms |
T, temp | temperature |
< | less than |
> | more than |