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Abbreviations
abbreviations and their meaning
Question | Answer |
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aa | of each |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
aq | water |
bid | twice a day |
c (with line over it) | with |
cap | capsule |
dil | dilute |
elix | elixir |
g | gram |
gt/gtt | drop (drops) |
h | hour |
hypo | hypodermic |
IM | intramuscular |
Inj | injection |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
liq | liquid |
m or min | minim |
mg | milligram |
ml | mililiter |
mm | millimeter |
NKDA | no know drug allergies |
noc | night |
non rep | do not repeat |
p (with line over it) | after |
pc | after meals |
per | by/with |
po | by mouth |
prn or PRN | as needed |
pt | patient |
q | every |
qh | every hour |
q (2,3,4) h | every (2,3,4) hours |
qid | four times a day |
qs | of sufficient quantity |
Rx | take |
s (with line over it) | without |
sig | let it be labeled |
sol | solution |
ss | one-half |
stat or STAT | at once |
supp | suppository |
tab | tablet |
Tsp or Tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
tid | three times a day |
tr or tinc | tincture |
ung | ointment |