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Pharmacology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mg | Milligram |
| a.c | Before Meals |
| wt | Weight |
| p.o | By Mouth |
| p.r.n | As needed |
| gtt(s) | Drop(s) |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| tsp | Teaspoon |
| hr | Hour |
| tab | Tablet |
| q4h | Every four hours |
| p.c | After meals |
| PPD | Purified protein derivative |
| lb | Pound |
| t.i.d | Three times a day(3Xday) |
| gm | Gram |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| q.o.d | Every other day |
| SL | Sublingual |
| oz | Ounce |
| cap | Capsule |
| QNS | Quantity not sufficient |
| L | Liter |
| h.s | at bedtime |
| q.i.d | Four times a day(4Xday) |
| b.i.d | Twice a day(2Xday) |
| mcg | Microgram |
| gr | Grain |
| STAT | Immediately |
| q.d | Every day |
| tbsp | Tablespoon |
| ml | Milliliter |
| mEq | Milliequivalent |