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abbv.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| AA | apply to affected area |
| a.c. | before meals |
| p.c. | after meals |
| a.d. | right ear |
| a.s. | left ear |
| a.u. | both ears |
| ad lib | as much as desired |
| amt | amount |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq | take with water |
| ATC | around the clock |
| bib | drink |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| c. | with |
| d.c. | discontinue |
| dil. | dilute |
| disp. | dispense |
| div. | divide |
| et | and |
| fl. | fluid |
| g | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| gtt | drop |
| h. hr. hor. | hour |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IN | intranasal |
| inf. | infusion |
| inh. | inhalation |
| IV | intravenous |
| liq | liquid |
| max. | maximum |
| min. | minimum |
| neb. | nebulizer |
| o.d. | right eye |
| o.s. | left eye |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| oint. | ointment |
| OTC | over the counter |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| q | every |
| q12 | every 12 hours |
| q1-2 | every 1-2 hours |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| q.a.m. | every morning |
| q.d. | every day |
| q.h.s. | every bedtime |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.w. | every week |
| Rx | prescription |
| q.p.m. | every evening |
| s. | without |
| w. | with |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| sig. | write/label |
| SL | sublingually |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| soln. | solution |
| stat. | now |
| syr. | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| top. | topical |
| troch. | lozenge |
| u.d. | as directed |
| w/f | with food |
| x 10 d. | for 10 days |