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Prescription notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| As | Left ear |
| aq | water |
| AU | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| caps | capsules |
| dil | dilute |
| elix | elixir |
| Gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gt | drop |
| gtt | drop/s |
| h | hour |
| hs | at bedtime |
| IM | intra muscular |
| IU | International Units |
| IV | Intravenous |
| kg | kiliograms |
| L | Liter |
| liq | liquid |
| m or min | minim |
| mg | milligram |
| ml or ML | milliliters |
| mm | millimeters |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| non rep | do not repeat |
| OD | Right Eye |
| OS | Left Eye |
| OU | Both Eyes |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by or with |
| p r n | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q ( 2, 3, 4 ) h | every 2-3-4 hours |
| qid | 4 xs per day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | of sufficient quantity |
| Rx | take |
| s | without |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| sol | solution |
| ss | half |
| stat | at once |
| tab | tablet |
| Tbs | Tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tid | three xs per day |
| tr | tincture |
| ung | ointment |