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NUR 110 terms
Med Term
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| NG | nasogastric tube |
| PO | by mouth |
| PR | per rectum |
| Supp | suppository |
| Sub Q | subcutaneous |
| ac | before meals |
| hs | bedtime |
| ad lib | as desired |
| B.I.D., b.i.d. | two times a day |
| h, hr | hour |
| pc | after meals |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| q2h | every two hours |
| Q.I.D. q.i.d. | four times per day |
| Stat | immediately |
| T.I.D., t.i.d. | three times a day |
| cap | capsule |
| d.a.w. | dispense as written |
| ER | extended release |
| g | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mL | milliliter |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| Sig | directions to the patient |
| Susp | suspension |
| SR | sustained release |
| t or tsp | teaspoon |
| T or tbs | tablespoon |
| tab | tablet |
| XL | extended release |
| K | potassium |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| P | after |
| D/C | discontinue |
| V.O. | verbal order |
| T.O. | telephone order |