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Physician's orders
abbreviations
Question | Answer |
---|---|
HHN | Hand-held nebulizer |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenously |
IVP | Intravenous push |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
NEB | nebulizer |
NGT | nasogastric tube |
PO | by mouth |
PR | in the rectum |
Sub-Q Sub Q | subcutaneously |
SL | Sublingual Under the tongue |
S&S | swish & swallow |
cc | cubic centimeter 1cc=1ml DO NOT USE |
g gm Gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
kg Kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
mL ml | milliliter |
Unit | unit |
pt | pint |
qt | quart |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
oz | ounce |
cap caps | capsule |
CR | controlled release |
LA | long acting |
SA | sustained action |
SR | slow release |
DS | double strength |
EC | enteric coated |
el elix | elixir |
sol | solution |
sp | spirit |
sup supp | suppository |
susp | suspension |
syr | syrup |
tab tabs | tablet |
tr tinct | tincture |
ung oint | ointment |
KVO | keep vein open |
TKO | to keep open |
discontinue | discontinue |
NKA | No known allergies |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
m | minim 1gtt |
dr | dram 4ml |
gr | grain WRITE OUT 1gr=60mg EXCEPT Tylenol & ASA =65mg |
Roman numerals | i=1 v=5 x=10 |
ac | before meals 30 mins before meals |
pc | after meals 2 hours after meals |
daily | every day DO NOT USE qd or q.d. |
bid | twice a day |
tid | three times a day |
qid | four times a day |
qh | every hour |
at bedtime | at bedtime DO NOT USE hs, HS, or h.s. |
qn | every night |
stat | immediately |
q2h q2 | every 2 hours |
q4h q4 | every 4 hours |
q6h q6 | every six hours |
q8h q8 | every 8 hours |
q12h q12 | every twelve hours |
every other day | every other day DO NOT USE qod or q.o.d. |
prn | as needed combined with a time & reason |
3 times weekly | three times per week DO NOT USE tiw or t.i.w. |
biw | twice per week |