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Abbreviation
Term | Definition |
---|---|
#, Ib | Pound |
↓ | Decrease |
npo | Nothing by Mouth |
↑ | Increase |
gtt | Drops |
qid | 4 times a day |
q4h | Every 4 hours |
mL | Milliliters |
hs | Hours of Sleep |
fl | Fluid |
tbsp,T | Tablespoon |
mcg | micrograms |
U | Unit |
Cap(s) | Capsule |
gr | grain |
noc | night |
OTC | Over The Counter |
non rep | do not repeat |
bid | twice a day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
Kg | Kilograms |
IM | Intramuscular |
IV | Intravenously |
ad lib | as desired |
Rx | Prescription, treatment |
tid | 3 times a day |
qod | Every other day |
rep | repetitions |
qs | Every shift |
prn | as needed |
tab | tablet |
ung | ointment |
syr | syrup |
inj | injection |
supp | suppository |
elix | elixir |
āā | of each |
℥ | ounce |
3 | dram |
qam | Every morning |
po | by mouth |
{letter p with a bar over it} | after |
ā | before |
qpm | every night |
stat | immediately |
q12h | every 12 hours |
qd | every day |
{letter ss with a bar over it} | one half |
{letter c with a bar over it} | with |
tspt,t | teaspoon |
TO | Telephone Order |
q | every |
{letter s with a bar over it} | without |