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Med Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| pp | postprandial |
| prn, p.r.n. | as needed |
| q | every |
| po, p.o. | by mouth |
| qd, q.d. | everyday |
| qh, q.h. | every hour |
| QID, qid, q.i.d. | four times a day |
| qm | every morning |
| qn | every night |
| qod | every other night |
| qon | every other hour |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| TID, tid, t.i.d. | three times a day |
| pt | patient |
| w/o | without |
| AC, ac, a.c. | before meals |
| NO | number |
| # | number |
| ss | half |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| p.c. | after meals |
| hs, h.s. | at bed time |