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medication abbrev
pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mg | milligram |
| ml or mL | milliliter |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NTG | nitroglicerine |
| O2 | oxugen |
| oint; ung | ointment |
| oz | ounce |
| PC | AFTER MEALS |
| PM | afternoon |
| po | by mouth |
| PRN or prn | as required or necessary |
| q | every |
| daily | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | ervery 3 hours |
| QID or qid | four times a day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| R | right |
| rx | prescription |
| s | without |
| SC; subq; SQ | subcutaneous |
| sol | solution |
| STAT or stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| tab | tablet |
| tbs,T | tablespoonful |
| TID or tid | three times a day |
| TO | telephone order |
| tr or tinct | tincture |
| tsp, t | teaspoonful |
| ss | one half |
| SL | sublingual |
| Unit | unit |