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Pharmacology Abbrevs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ad lib | as needed by the client |
| bid | twice daily |
| c | with |
| cap | capsules |
| dr | dram |
| fl.dr | fluid dram |
| fl. oz | fluid ounce |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| hs | bedtime (Hour of sleep) |
| hs prn | as required at bed time |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| lb | pound |
| min | minim |
| od | daily |
| oz | ounce |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as required |
| pt | pint |
| q_h | every_hours |
| qd or od | every day |
| qhs | every bed time |
| qid | four times daily |
| qt | quart |
| s/c | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual (under the tongue) |
| stat | immediately |
| tab | tablets |
| tid | three times daily |
| qs | quantity sufficient |