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NURS Abbreviations
Medication-related abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| ad lib | as desired |
| aq | water |
| bid | twice a day |
| c (with line above) | with |
| cc* | cubic centimeters |
| Cap | capsule |
| Comp | compound |
| DC or D/C* | discontinue, discard |
| Dil | dissolve, dilute |
| dr | dram |
| elix | elixir |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| gr | grain |
| g, gm, or GM | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| h, hr | hour |
| hs* | at bedtime |
| ac | before meals |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| Kg or kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L (circled) | left |
| L or l | liter |
| M | minim |
| Mcg or ug | microgram |
| mEq | millequivalent |
| M, mg or mgm | milligram |
| mL or ml | milliliter |
| No. | number |
| Non rep | don't repeat |
| (crossed out 0) | none |
| OD* | right eye |
| OS* | left eye |
| OU* | both eyes |
| OTC | over the counter |
| Oz | ounce |
| pc | after meals |
| po or PO | by mouth |
| PRN | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| q | every |
| qam | every morning |
| QD or qd* | every day |
| qh, qr (q1h, q1hr) | every hour |
| q2h, q2hr | every two hours |
| q3h, q3hr | every three hours |
| q4h, q4hr | every four hours |
| q6h, q6hr | every 6 hours |
| qid | fours times a day |
| qod* | every other day |
| qs | sufficient quantity |
| R (circled) | right |
| rept | may be repeated |
| Rx | prescription |
| s (with line over) | without |
| sc or SC or SQ* | subcutaneous |
| Sig or S | label |
| SL | sublingual |
| sos | if it is needed, one dose only |
| Ss (1st with line over), ss (first with line over) | one half |
| Stat or STAT | at once |
| sup or supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| Tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TO | telephone order |
| tr or tinct | tincture |
| t, tsp | teaspoon |
| U* | unit |
| VO or vo | verbal order |
| i, ii | one, two |
| x | times |
| > | greater than |
| less than | |
| = | equal to |
| (line up) | increasing |
| (line down) | decreasing |
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