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abbr. order/med/time
abbreviations associated with orders, meds and time
Question | Answer |
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PO | by mouth |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
PR | per rectum |
IM | intramuscular |
SC | subcutaneous |
IV | intravenous |
CVL | central venous line |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
Sig | instructions |
BID | 2x day |
TID | 3x day |
Q | every |
QD | daily |
QID | 4x day |
QHS | at night |
AC | before meals |
PC | after meals |
prn | as needed |
ad lib | as desired |