Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
P.O. (per os)
A
By mouth
2
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
3
Q
(A); ax
A
Axillary
4
Q
E.E.N.T
A
Eye, ear, nose, and throat
5
Q
G.U.
A
Genito - urinary
6
Q
q (q)
A
Every
7
Q
qh
A
Every hour
8
Q
q2h
A
Every 2 hours
9
Q
BID (bid)
A
Two times a day
10
Q
TID (tid)
A
Three times a day
11
Q
wk
A
Week
12
Q
stat
A
At once/ immediately
13
Q
ad lib
A
As desired
14
Q
PRN (prn)
A
Whenever necessary
15
Q
a.c.
A
Before meals
16
Q
p.c.
A
After meals
17
Q
Noct.
A
At night
18
Q
T.P.R.
A
Temperature, pulse, respiration
19
Q
B/P (B.P.)
A
Blood pressure
20
Q
V.S.
A
Vital signs
