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Chapters 1-5
Abbreviaitons
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tab | tablet |
| Cap | capsule |
| Po | by mouth |
| Qd | everyday |
| Bid | twice a day |
| Tid | three times a day |
| Qid | four times a day |
| Q_H | every____blank hours |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Qhs | every beditme |
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| Ist | instill |
| C | with |
| Prn | as needed/ if needed |
| UD | as directed |
| Gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| Q | every |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| AC | before meals |
| PC | After meals |
| Hs | bedtime |
| AS | Left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| AD | right ear |
| CC | cubic centimeter |
| DX | diagnosis |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| ASA | asprin |
| STAT | immediately |
| ATC | around the clock |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| susp | suspension |
| qh | every hour |
| qam | every morning |
| supp | suppository |
| QPM | every evening |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Qwk | every week |
| INJ | injections |
| AAA | apply to affected area |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| WA | While awake |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| AA | of each |
| Qs | quantity suffient |
| Syr | syrup |
| Lot | lotion |
| Top | topical |
| Id | intradermal |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| Bucc | buccal |
| Crm | cream |
| N/V/D | nausea/ vomiting/ diarrhea |
| IP | intaperitionel |
| SID | once a day |
| MVI | multivitamin |
| Gr | grain |