Abb. for site or route of administration Flashcards
1
Q
a.d.
A
right ear (not to be confused with up to)
2
Q
a.s.
A
left ear
3
Q
a.u.
A
each ear, both ears
4
Q
i., inh.
A
inhalation
5
Q
ID
A
intradermal
6
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
7
Q
IV
A
intravenous
8
Q
IVP, IV bolus
A
intravenous push
9
Q
IVPB
A
intravenous piggy back
10
Q
KVO
A
keept vein open
11
Q
o.d.
A
right eye
12
Q
o.s.
A
left eye
13
Q
o.u.
A
each eye, both eyes
14
Q
p
A
puff
15
Q
PO, per os
A
by mouth
16
Q
PR, rect., R
A
into the rectum, rectally
17
Q
PV, vag., V
A
into the vagina, vaginally
18
Q
SL
A
under the tongue
19
Q
SQ, SubQ, SC
A
subcutaneously
20
Q
top
A
topically
21
Q
via Hep Loc
A
inject through heparin lock
