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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| ad lib | as desired |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq | water, aqueous |
| as | left ear |
| bid | twice a day |
| bm | bowel movemen |
| cap | capsule |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| dc | discontinue |
| ds | double strength |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| gtt | drops |
| hs | half strength or at bedtime |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| po | by mouth |
| os | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| pc | after meals |
| prn | as needed |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| tid | three times a day |