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Abbreviations Pharm
Pharmacology Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | Before |
| ac | Before meals |
| ad lib | As desired |
| alt noc | Alternate nights |
| ante | Before |
| Ba | Barium |
| bid | Twice a day |
| c with a line abouve it | With |
| d | Day |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| gtt | Two or more drops |
| hs | Hour of sleep |
| noct | Night |
| non rep | Do not repeat |
| pc | After meals |
| per | With |
| prn | As needed |
| q | Every |
| q2h | Every two hours |
| qd | Once a day/ everyday |
| qh | Every hour |
| qhs | Every night |
| qid | Four times a day |
| qod | Every other day |
| s or s with a line over it | Without |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| Subc, SubQ | Subcutaneous |
| sl | Under the tounge |
| ss or ss with a line over it | One-half |
| stat | At once/immediately |
| susp | Suspension |
| tab | Tablet |
| tid | Three times a day |
| ung | Ointment |