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Maester's Tome
[MA3] Pharmacology Abbreviations [Tier 02]
Term | Definition |
---|---|
ac | before meals |
bid | twice a day |
cap | capsule |
gtt | drop |
hs | at bedtime |
od | right eye |
os | left eye |
po | by mouth |
pc | after meals |
tab | tablet |
prn | as needed |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qid | four times a day |
tid | three times a day |
ad | right ear |
as | left ear |
au | both ears |
ou | both eyes |
inj | injection |
SQ or SC | subcutaneous |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
ID | intradermal |
lb | pound |
kg | kilogram |
mg | milligram |
ml | milliliter |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
Pt | patient |
Rx | take thou |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
ung | ointment |
vag | vaginally |
w/o | without |
prn | as needed |
oz | ounce |
Hx | history |
g | gram |
am | morning |
pm | evening |
amp | ampule |
susp | suspension |
TD | transdermal |
cc | cubic centimeter |
crm | cream |
dil | dilute |
stat | immediately |
supp | suppository |
troche | lozenge |
syr | syrup |