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PT Abb list 3
Abbv. list #3 CW 102
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times daily |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | a sufficient quantity to make |
| R | by rectum |
| Rx | recipe, take |
| S | without |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sig or signa | write on label; directions for the patient |
| SL | sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| sos | if there is need |
| ss | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| sup | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| tachy | fast, rapid |
| tbsp or T | tablespoon |
| tid | three times daily |
| tiw | three times weekly |
| Top | topical |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| tr | tincture |
| tsp or t | teaspoon |
| ud or ut or dict. | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vs | vital signs |
| w/ | with |
| w/o | without |
| wk | week |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| x | times |