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ELLIST#61
PRESCRIPTION ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATION | TRANSLATION |
---|---|
ac | before meals |
am | morning |
bid | twice a day |
c (with a line over it) | with |
cap | capsule |
DAW | dispense as written |
D/C | discontinue |
g | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
h or hr | hour |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
L | liter |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mL | milliliter |
NKA | no known allergy |
NKDA | no known drug allergy |
npo | nothing by mouth |
pc | after meals |
po | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
qh | every hour |
q2 h | every 2 hours |
qid | four times a day |
qs | sufficient quantity |
stat | immediately |
tab | tablet |
tid | three times a day |
ud | as directed |
wk | week |