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B Chapt 11 ADDENDUM
Common Abbreviations and Symbols Used in Medication-Mrs. M
Question | Answer |
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aa (with a line over it!) | of each |
ac | before meals |
AD | right ear |
ad lib | as desired |
aq | water |
admin | administer, administration |
AM or a.m. | morning |
APAP | acetominophen |
AS | left ear |
ASA | aspirin |
AU | in each ear |
bid | twice a day |
c (with a line over it) | with |
cap(s) | capsule(s) |
cc | cubic centimeter |
DAW | dispense as written |
dil | dilute |
dr | dram |
elix | elixer |
g | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt(s) | drop(s) |
h or hr | hour |
hs | at bedtime |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
INH | inhalation |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
liq | liquid |
m (looks like!) | minim |
med(s) | medication(s) |
mg | milligram |
min | minute |
ml | milliliter |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OTC | over the counter |
OU | in each eye |
oz | ounce |
p (with a line over it) | after |
pc | after meals |
Pt or pt | patient |
per | by |
PM or p.m. | evening |
po or PO | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
qAM | every morning |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q (2,3,4,) h | every (2,3,4) hours |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
qs | of sufficient quantity |
Rx | take |
s (with a line over it) | without |
SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
SL | sublingual |
sol | solution |
ss | one half |
STAT | immediately |
T | tablespoon |
tab(s) | tablet(s) |
tid | three times a day |
tsp | teaspoon |