Abbreviations Flashcards
0
Q
bid
A
Twice a day; every 12 hours
1
Q
Ad. lib.
A
As much as wanted; freely
2
Q
qd
A
Every day
3
Q
ac
A
Before meals
4
Q
prn
A
As needed; according to circumstances
5
Q
qid
A
Four times a day; every 6 hours
6
Q
qh
A
Every hour
7
Q
pc
A
After meals
8
Q
tid
A
Three times a day; every 8 hours
9
Q
gtt
A
Drops
10
Q
po
A
Per os (by, through the mouth)
11
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth (no food or water)
12
Q
tab
A
Tablet
13
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
14
Q
SG
A
Specific Gravity
15
Q
Ua or U/A
A
Urinalysis
16
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
17
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
18
Q
SQ or SubQ
A
Subcutaneous
19
Q
IP
A
Intraperitonial
20
Q
ID
A
Intradermal
21
Q
IO
A
Intraosseous
22
Q
IC
A
Intracardiac
23
Q
ml
A
Milliliter
24
Q
cc
A
Cubic Centimeter
25
Q
mg
A
Milligram
