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Some of the more obscure definitions from Chapter 5
Term | Definition |
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U | Unit |
IU | International Unit |
QD, Q.D., qd, q.d. | Daily |
Q.O.D., QOD, q.o.d., qod | Every other day |
AC | Before meals |
ad lib | As desired |
c̄ | With |
contra | Against |
d | Per day, 24 hours |
/d | Per day |
et | and |
Fx | Fracture |
gt, Gtt, gtt | Drop, drops |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
oz | Ounce |
PC, pc | After meals |
PD | Postprandial (after meals) |
PO | Orally |
prn | As required |
q | Every |
s (with a line over it) | Without |