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CertExam4e
Common Pharmacy Abbreviations and Acronyms
Term | Definition |
---|---|
cc | cubic centimeter (mL) - (DISCOURAGED) |
cap | capsule |
g | gram |
gr | grain - (DISCOURAGED) |
gtt | drop |
mg | miligram |
mL | milliliter (cc) |
p.s. | a sufficient quantity |
tbsp | tablespoonful |
tsp | teaspoonful |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
sol | solution |
supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
tab | tablet |
ung | ointment |
# | number of, quantity |
a.c. | before meals |
AM or a.m. | morning, before noon |
b.i.d. | twice a day |
hr | hour |
h.s. | at bedtime - (DISCOURAGED) |
p.c. | after meals |
PM or p.m. | evening, after noon |
p.r.n. | as needed |
q6h | every 6 hours - (DISCOURAGED) |
q.i.d. | four times a day - (DISCOURAGED) |
stat | immediately |
t.i.d. | three times a day |
t.i.w. | three times a week |
AD or ad | right ear - (DISCOURAGED) |
AS or as | left ear - (DISCOURAGED) |
AU or au | each ear - (DISCOURAGED) |
NPO or npo | nothing by mouth |
OD or od | right eye - (DISCOURAGED) |
OS or os | left eye - (DISCOURAGED) |
OU or ou | each eye - (DISCOURAGED) |
PO or po | oral, by mouth |
PR, pr, R | per rectum |
SL or sl | sublingual (under the tongue) |
TOP or top | topical (skin) |
VAG or vag | vaginally |