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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 |