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Medical Abbreviation
Common Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Interpretation |
---|---|
IM | Intramuscular |
IV | Intravenous |
IV PB | Intravenous Piggyback |
Subcut | Subcutaneous |
SL | Sublingual, Under the tongue |
ID | Intradermal |
GT | Gastrostomy Tube |
NG | Nasogastric Tube |
NJ | Nasojejunal Tube |
po | By mouth |
pr | Per Rectum, Rectally |
ac | Before Meals |
pc | After Meals |
ad. lib. | As desired, Freely |
PRN | As needed |
STAT | immediately, at once |
bid | Twice a day |
tid | Three times a day |
qid | Four times a day |
min | Minute |
h | Hour |
qh | Every hour |
q2h | Every 2 hours |
q3h | Every 3 hours |
q4h | Every 4 hours |
q6h | Every 6 hours |
q8h | Every 8 hours |
q12h | Every 12 hours |
ā | Before |
p̅ | After |
c̅ | With |
s̅ | Without |
q | Every |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
gtt | Drops |
tab | Tablet |
cap | Capsule |
noct | Night |
kg | Kilograms |
g | Grams |
mg | Millagrams |
mcg | Micrograms |
l | Liter |
ml | Milliliters |
m | Meters |
ds | Double Strength |
ER | Extended Release |
IR | Immediate Release |
KVO | Keep Vein Open |
NS | Normal Saline |
LR | Lactated Ringers |
qam | Every Morning |
supp | Suppository |
susp | Suspension |