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Rx Abbreviations 3
Pharmacy Abbreviations
| Abbreviations | Translation |
|---|---|
| bid | twice daily |
| DAW | Dispense As Written |
| D5W | Dextrose 5% in Water |
| cap | capsule |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| aq | water |
| HBP | High Blood Pressure |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| m2 | square meter |
| mOsm | milliosmoles |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| oint | ointment |
| po | mouth |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| HC | Hydrocortisone |
| inj | injection |
| mcg | microgram |
| MS | Morphine Sulphate |
| noct | nocturnal |
| os | left eye |
| prn | as needed |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| w/o | without |
| x | times |
| vs | vital signs |