Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

Prn

A

As needed

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2
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  • q.i.d.
A

Four times per day

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3
Q
  • hs
A

Hour of sleep (bedtime)

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4
Q

Subcut

A

Subcutaneous

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5
Q
  • mL
A

Milliliter

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6
Q
  • gtt
A

Drop

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7
Q

NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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8
Q

ID

A

Intradermal

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9
Q
  • stat
A

Immediately

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10
Q
  • q
A

Every

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11
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IM

A

Intramuscular

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12
Q

IV

A

Intravenous

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13
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IVPB

A

Intravenous piggy back

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14
Q

NGT

A

Nasogastric tube

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15
Q

EC

A

Enteric coated

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16
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  • q8h
A

Every 8 hours