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Pharmacology Abbrevs Exam Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1/12 | one month supply |
| 1/52 | one year supply |
| ac, a.c | before meals |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid, b.i.d | twice a day |
| cap | capsules |
| CPS | Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties |
| gtt,gtt(s) | drop, drops |
| i, ii | one, two |
| mg | milligram |
| mL, ml | millilitre |
| npo, n.p.o | nothing by mouth |
| ODB | Ontario Drug Benefit |
| OTC | over- the- counter |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| p,c,pc | after meals |
| p.o | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| q.a.m | every morning / every day before noon |
| Q.D, q.d | every day |
| q.o.d | every other day |
| q.p.m | every afternoon /every night |
| q_h | every 1,2,3...hours |
| q.h | every hour |
| qid, q.i.d. | four times a day |
| Rx | prescription |
| SC, SQ, subc,subq | subcutaneous /under the skin |
| SL, sl | sublingual/ under the tongue |
| STAT | immediately |
| ss | one half |
| t,i.d, tid | three times a day |
| tab | tablet |
| Tx | treatment |
| ung | ointment |
| x3 days | times three days |
| bis | twice |
| b.i.d | twice a day |
| 1/7 | one week supply |