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Some of the more obscure definitions from Chapter 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| U | Unit |
| IU | International Unit |
| QD, Q.D., qd, q.d. | Daily |
| Q.O.D., QOD, q.o.d., qod | Every other day |
| AC | Before meals |
| ad lib | As desired |
| c̄ | With |
| contra | Against |
| d | Per day, 24 hours |
| /d | Per day |
| et | and |
| Fx | Fracture |
| gt, Gtt, gtt | Drop, drops |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| oz | Ounce |
| PC, pc | After meals |
| PD | Postprandial (after meals) |
| PO | Orally |
| prn | As required |
| q | Every |
| s (with a line over it) | Without |