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ELLIST#61
PRESCRIPTION ABBREVIATIONS
| ABBREVIATION | TRANSLATION |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| am | morning |
| bid | twice a day |
| c (with a line over it) | with |
| cap | capsule |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| D/C | discontinue |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| h or hr | hour |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | liter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mL | milliliter |
| NKA | no known allergy |
| NKDA | no known drug allergy |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qh | every hour |
| q2 h | every 2 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qs | sufficient quantity |
| stat | immediately |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times a day |
| ud | as directed |
| wk | week |