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Health Science Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | Pharm. Pharma |
| Prescription | Rx |
| Route | Rte. RT |
| Frequency | freq. |
| Generic Name | Medication name (ex: ibuprofen) |
| Brand Name | Store/company branded name |
| Drug Classification | What drug is (NSAID, opioids) |
| SL | Sublingual (under tongue) |
| SQ | Subcutaneous |
| TD | Transdermal |
| INH | Inhalation |
| Top | Topical |
| Rx | Treatment |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| cap | Capsule |
| tab | Tablet |
| PO | By mouth/oral |
| q | Every |
| d | Day |
| h | Hour |
| qd | Every day |
| qid | 4 times daily |
| bid | 2 times daily |
| tid | 3 times daily |
| qh | Every hour |
| q2h | Every 2 hours |
| q12h | Every 12 hours |
| STAT | Immediately |
| PRN | As needed |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| OTC | Over the counter |
| AC | Before meals |
| PC | After meals |
| Sup | Goes through suppository (rectum/vagina) |
| PV | Per vagina |
| qhs | Before sleeping |
| PR | Per Rectum |