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Abreviations
Abreviations week 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADR | Adverse Drug Reaction |
| C-I to C-V | Controlled Substance Schedules I-V |
| cmpd or cod | Compound |
| conc | Concentrate |
| D/C or DC | Discontinue |
| elix | elixir |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| fl | Fluid |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| OTC | Over The Counter |
| ped | Pediatric |
| syr | Syrup |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IVP | Intravenous Push |
| PO | By Mouth |
| ac | Before Meals |
| AD | Right Ear |
| ad lib | As much as desired |
| AS | Left Ear |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| AU | Both Ear or Each Ear |
| bid or BID | Twice a day |
| c | With |
| hr | Hour |
| hs | At bedtime |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| OD | Right Eye |
| OS | Left Eye |
| OU | Both Eyes |
| pc | After Meals |
| PRN or prn | As Needed |
| q or Q | Every |
| qam or QAM | Every Morning |
| qd or QD | Everyday |
| qh or QH | Every Hour |
| qhs or QHS | Every Night at Bedtime |
| qid or QID | Four Times a Day |
| qod or QOD | Every Other Day |
| qpm or QPM | Every Evening |
| tid or TID | Three Times a Day |
| u.d. or Ut. Dict | As Directed |
| MR | May Repeat |
| w or wk | week or weekly |
| DS | Double Strenght |
| s | without |