Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
MedAbbreviation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| - a | Before |
| ac or a.c. | before meals |
| ad.lib | as desired |
| am PM | moring/night |
| amp | ampule |
| b.i.d. or bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| C | Cup |
| cap | capsule |
| CR | Controlled Release |
| dil. | dilute |
| DS | Double Strength |
| EC | Enteric Coated |
| elix. | elixir |
| fl or fld | fluid |
| GT or gt | gastro tube |
| h or hr | hour |
| ID | IntraDermal |
| IM | IntraMuscular |
| IN | IntraNasal |
| IV | IntraVenous |
| IVPB | IV piggy back |
| KVO | Keep Vein Open |
| LA | Long Acting |
| LOS | Length Of Stay |
| min | minute |
| NGT or ng | nasogastric |
| Noc or noct. | nocturnal |
| NPO or n.p.o. | Nothing By Mouth (nothing per oral) |
| N/S or NS | Normal Saline |
| p | after |
| pc or p.c. | after meal |
| per | by/through |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| pm or PM | at night |
| p.r. | per rectum |
| p.r.n. prn | as required |
| q | every |
| q a.m. | every morning |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h/q4h/q6h | every 2 hours, every 4 hours, every 6 hours |
| qid or q.i.d. | 4 times a day |
| rect. | rectum |
| _ s | without |
| subcut, sub-Q subq | subcutaneous |
| SL or sl | sublingual |
| sol or soln | solution |
| SR | Sustained Release |
| STAT | as soon as possible |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr or syp | syrup |
| tab | tablet |
| tid or t.i.d. | three times daily |
| Tinc or tid | tincture |
| ung. or oint. | ointment |
| vag or v | vaginal |
| x | times |
| XL | Long Acting |
| XR | Extended Release |
| Δ | Change |
| gtts | drops |
| qHs | Bedtime |
| DM | Diabetis Melitus |
Created by:
100001065048755
Popular Nursing sets