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Abbrevs for Meds
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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a | before |
aa | of each |
āā | of each |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
alt h | alternate hours |
A.M. | in the morning, before noon |
aq. | aqueous |
bid | twice a day |
C | celcius |
c (overlined) | with |
cap | capsule |
caps | capsule |
cc | cubic centimeter |
comp. | compound |
cm | cenitmeer |
dil. | dilute |
dist. | distilled |
dr | dram |
d.c. | discontinue |
D/C | discontinue |
DX | diagnosis |
elix. | elixir |
et | and |
F | Fahrenheit |
fl | fluid |
fld | fluid |
g | gram |
gm | gram |
gtt | drop |
H | hypodermically |
h | hour |
hr | hour |
hs | bedtime |
I.D. | intradermal(ly) |
I.M. | intramuscular(ly) |
inj | injection |
I.V. | intravenous(ly) |
kg | kilogram |
KVO | keep vein open |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
liq | liquid |
m | meter |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
mixt | mixture |
mix | mixture |
mL | milliliter |
n | night |
non rep | do not repeat |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
od | once every day |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
oz | ounce |
p (overlined) | after |
p | per |
pc | after meals |
po | by mouth |
per os | by mouth |
P.M. | afternoon, evening |
prn | as necessary |
pt | pint |
q | each, every |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qid | 4 times a day |
qs | quantity sufficient, as much as needed |
qt | quart |
R | rectal |
rep | repeat |
RX | treatment |
s (overlined) | without |
sc | subcutaneous |
SL | beneath the tongue, sublingual |
sol | solution |
soln | solution |
SQ or sq | subcutaneous(ly) |
sub q | subcutaneous(ly) |
ss | one half |
stat | immediately |
supp | suppository |
tab | tablet |
tbs | tablespoon |
tbsp | tablespoon |
T | tablespoon |
tid | 3 times a day |
tinct | tincture |
tr | tincture |
TKO | to keep open |
tsp | teaspoon |
ung | ointment |
oint | ointment |
AD | right ear |
amp | ampule |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
b.i.w. | twice a week |
c | cup |
CD | controlled dose |
CR | controlled release |
DS | double strength |
EC | enteric coated |
GT or gt | gastric tube |
gtt | drop |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
IVSS | intravenous soluset |
LA | long-acting |
LOS | length of stay |
NGT | nasogastric tube |
ng | nasogastric tube |
noc | at night |
noct | at night |
NS | normal saline |
N/S | normal saline |
os | mouth |
o.n. | every night |
per | through or by |
p.r. | per rectum |
q.a.m. | every morning |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
qn | every night |
rect | rectum |
s.o.s. | once if necessary |
SR | sustained release |
S&S | swish and swallow |
susp | suspension |
syp | syrup |
syr | syrup |
t.i.w. | three times a week |
vag | vaginally |
v | vaginally |
XL | long acting |
XR | extended release |
m (overlined) | minim |