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CCCTC PCT Abbr.
Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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a | before |
ac | before meals |
bid | twice a day |
prn | as necessary, as needed |
stat | immediately, at once |
c | with |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
tid | three times a day |
q6h | every 6 hours |
q12h | every 12 hours |
ad lib | as desired |
s | without |
po | by mouth |
IV | intravenous |
SL | sublingual |
ID | intradermal |
NG | nasogastric |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
IM | intramuscularly |
subcut or subq | subcutaneous |
supp | suppository |
GT | per gastronomy tube |
mcg | microgram(s) |
mg | milligram(s) |
g | gram(s) |
kg | kilogram(s) |
mL | milliliter(s) |
mEq | milliequivalent(s) |
L | liter(s) |
tsp. | teaspoon(s) |
tbs. or Tbsp. | tablespoon(s) |
lb | pound |
cap | capsule |
tab | tablet |
sol | solution |
susp | suspension |
elix | elixer |
liq | liquid |
oz | ounce(s) |
DS | double strength |
XR | extended release |
LA | long acting |
SR | slow release |
CR | controlled release |