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Abbreviations
abbreviations
Term | Definition |
---|---|
#, lb | Pounds |
⬇️ | Lower than |
npo | Nothing by mouth |
⬆️ | Higher than |
gtt | Drops |
qid | 4 times a day |
q4h | Every 4 hours |
mL | Milliliter |
hs | Hours of sleep |
fl | Fluid |
Tbsp, T | Tablespoon |
mcg | Microgram |
U | Unit |
Cap(s) | Capsules |
gr | Grain |
noc | Night |
OTC | Over the counter |
Non rep | Do not repeat |
bid | Twice a day |
qh | Every hour |
q2h | Every 2 hours |
Kg | Kilogram |
IM | Intramuscularly |
IV | Intravenously |
an lib | As desire |
Px | Prescription |
tid | 3 times a day |
qod | Every other day |
rep | Repeat |
qs | Sufficient quantity |
prn | Insufficient quantity |
tab | Tablet |
ung | Ointment |
syr | Syrup |
inj | Injectables |
supp | Suppository |
elix | Elixir |
āā | Of each |
§ | Ounce |
3 | Dram |
qam | Every morning |
tsp, t | Teaspoon |
po | By mouth |
/p | Before |
ā | After |
qpm | Every night |
stat | At once |
q12h | Every 12 hours |
qd | Everyday |
/ss | One half |
TO | Telephone order |
q | Every |
/s | Without |
/c | With |
SL | Subling-sublingually |
qweek | Every week |
qmonth | Every month |
q6h | Every 6 hours |
ac | Before meals |
pc | After meals |
Liq | Liquid |
mg | Milligram |
g | Gram |
c, C | Cup |
“, in | Inch |
‘, ft | Foot |
oz | Ounce |
pt | Pint |
qt | Quart |
m | Minim |
mEq | Milliequivalent |
= | Equal |
≠ | Not equal to |
< | Less than |
> | Greater than |
VO | Verbal order |
NKA | No known allergies |
NKDA | No known during allergies |
SC, SQ, Subq | Subcutaneously |
ID | Intradermally |