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Abbrevs for Meds
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| āā | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| alt h | alternate hours |
| A.M. | in the morning, before noon |
| aq. | aqueous |
| bid | twice a day |
| C | celcius |
| c (overlined) | with |
| cap | capsule |
| caps | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| comp. | compound |
| cm | cenitmeer |
| dil. | dilute |
| dist. | distilled |
| dr | dram |
| d.c. | discontinue |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DX | diagnosis |
| elix. | elixir |
| et | and |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fl | fluid |
| fld | fluid |
| g | gram |
| gm | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| H | hypodermically |
| h | hour |
| hr | hour |
| hs | bedtime |
| I.D. | intradermal(ly) |
| I.M. | intramuscular(ly) |
| inj | injection |
| I.V. | intravenous(ly) |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| m | meter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mixt | mixture |
| mix | mixture |
| mL | milliliter |
| n | night |
| non rep | do not repeat |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| od | once every day |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| p (overlined) | after |
| p | per |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| per os | by mouth |
| P.M. | afternoon, evening |
| prn | as necessary |
| pt | pint |
| q | each, every |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| qs | quantity sufficient, as much as needed |
| qt | quart |
| R | rectal |
| rep | repeat |
| RX | treatment |
| s (overlined) | without |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| SL | beneath the tongue, sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| soln | solution |
| SQ or sq | subcutaneous(ly) |
| sub q | subcutaneous(ly) |
| ss | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| tab | tablet |
| tbs | tablespoon |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| T | tablespoon |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| tinct | tincture |
| tr | tincture |
| TKO | to keep open |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| ung | ointment |
| oint | ointment |
| AD | right ear |
| amp | ampule |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| b.i.w. | twice a week |
| c | cup |
| CD | controlled dose |
| CR | controlled release |
| DS | double strength |
| EC | enteric coated |
| GT or gt | gastric tube |
| gtt | drop |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| IVSS | intravenous soluset |
| LA | long-acting |
| LOS | length of stay |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| ng | nasogastric tube |
| noc | at night |
| noct | at night |
| NS | normal saline |
| N/S | normal saline |
| os | mouth |
| o.n. | every night |
| per | through or by |
| p.r. | per rectum |
| q.a.m. | every morning |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qn | every night |
| rect | rectum |
| s.o.s. | once if necessary |
| SR | sustained release |
| S&S | swish and swallow |
| susp | suspension |
| syp | syrup |
| syr | syrup |
| t.i.w. | three times a week |
| vag | vaginally |
| v | vaginally |
| XL | long acting |
| XR | extended release |
| m (overlined) | minim |
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