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Abbreviations 3
CW102
| Abbreviations | Translation |
|---|---|
| q4h | every four hours |
| qd | every day |
| quid | four times daily |
| qs | a sufficient quantity to make |
| S | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SL | sublingual |
| sos | if there is need |
| stat | immediately |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp or T | tablespoon |
| tiw | 3x weekly |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| tsp or t | teaspoon |
| ung | ointment |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| w/ | with |
| wk | week |
| x | times |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qh | every hour |
| qod | every other day |
| R | by rectum, rectally |
| Rx | recipe, take |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| sig or signa | write on label, directions for patients |
| sol | Solution |
| ss | One half |
| sup | suppository |
| syr | Syrup |
| tachy | fast, rapid |
| tid | 3x daily |
| Top | Topical |
| tr | tincture |
| ud or ut or dict | as directed |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| vs | Vital signs |
| w/o | without |
| WBC | white blood cell count |