click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
stevenson samawova
sig code II
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ml/hr | milliliters per hour |
| n | nausea and vomiting |
| NS | normal saline |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| p.m. | evening |
| po | by mouth |
| pr | rectally |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| q12h | every 12 hours |
| q24h | every 24 hours |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| QID | four times daily |
| qs | a sufficient quantity |
| sl | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | one-half |
| sq | subcutaneous |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TID | three times daily |
| ud | as direced |
| ung | ointment |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| wk | week |
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ad | right ear |
| a.m. | morning |
| cc | cubic centimeter |