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abbreviations #1
Abbreviations
| Abbreviations | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lb | pound |
| qid | four times a day |
| mL | milliliter |
| fl | fluid |
| mcg | microgram |
| cap(s) | capsule(s) |
| noc | night |
| non rep | do not repeat |
| qh | every hour |
| kg | kilogram |
| iv | intravenous |
| ad lib | as desired (used primarily in Hospice care) |
| tid | three times a day |
| rep | repeat |
| OD | right eye |
| tab | tablet |
| syr | syrup |
| supp | suppository |
| aa | of each |
| AD | right ear |
| tsp,t | teaspoon |
| po | by mouth |
| a | before |
| stat | immediately/at once |
| qd | daily |
| TO | telephone order |
| s | without |
| < | less than |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| gtt | drop(s) |
| q4h | every four hours |
| hs | hour of sleep/at bedtime |
| tbsp,T | tablespoon |
| U | Unit |
| gr | grain |
| OTC | over the counter |
| bid | twice a day |
| q2h | every two hours |
| IM | intramuscular |
| d/c,D/C | discontinue |
| Rx | prescription |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| prn | as needed |
| ung | ointment |
| inj | injectable |
| elix | elixir |
| oz | ounce |
| OU | both eyes |
| qam | every morning |
| OS | left eye |
| p | after |
| qpm | every night |
| q12h | every 12 hours |
| ss | one half |
| q | every |
| c | with |