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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 |