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Medication Abbvs.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sig. | write on label |
| a.c. | before meals |
| b.i.d | twice a day |
| hs | half strength |
| h.s. | at bedtime |
| NPO, n.p.o | nothing by mouth |
| p.c. | after meals |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| qAM | every morning |
| q.d. | every day |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.2h. | every 2 hours |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| qPM | every evening |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| c | with |
| S | without |
| dc | discontinue |
| gtt | drop |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| T | tablespoon |
| 60 gtt = ? tsp | 1 tsp |
| 1 gtt = ? mL | 0.06 mL |
| aa | of each |
| ac | Before meals |
| ad lib | As desired |
| aq | water |
| APAP | Acetaminophen |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| cap(s) | capsule |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| dil | Dilute |
| h/hr | hour |
| ID | Intradermal |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| liq | Liquid |
| med(s) | Medication |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| OTC | Over the counter |
| p | After meals |
| pc | After meals |
| Pt/pt | Patient |
| per | By |
| qs | Of efficient quantity |
| subcut | Subcutaneous |
| SL | Sublingual |
| sol | Solution |
| T | Tablet(s) |