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abbr. order/med/time
abbreviations associated with orders, meds and time
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PO | by mouth |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PR | per rectum |
| IM | intramuscular |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| IV | intravenous |
| CVL | central venous line |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| Sig | instructions |
| BID | 2x day |
| TID | 3x day |
| Q | every |
| QD | daily |
| QID | 4x day |
| QHS | at night |
| AC | before meals |
| PC | after meals |
| prn | as needed |
| ad lib | as desired |