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B Chapt 11 ADDENDUM
Common Abbreviations and Symbols Used in Medication-Mrs. M
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aa (with a line over it!) | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| aq | water |
| admin | administer, administration |
| AM or a.m. | morning |
| APAP | acetominophen |
| AS | left ear |
| ASA | aspirin |
| AU | in each ear |
| bid | twice a day |
| c (with a line over it) | with |
| cap(s) | capsule(s) |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| dil | dilute |
| dr | dram |
| elix | elixer |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| h or hr | hour |
| hs | at bedtime |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| INH | inhalation |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| liq | liquid |
| m (looks like!) | minim |
| med(s) | medication(s) |
| mg | milligram |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | in each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| p (with a line over it) | after |
| pc | after meals |
| Pt or pt | patient |
| per | by |
| PM or p.m. | evening |
| po or PO | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| qAM | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q (2,3,4,) h | every (2,3,4) hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | of sufficient quantity |
| Rx | take |
| s (with a line over it) | without |
| SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| ss | one half |
| STAT | immediately |
| T | tablespoon |
| tab(s) | tablet(s) |
| tid | three times a day |
| tsp | teaspoon |
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Mrs.Marshall
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