Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
aa
A
of each
2
Q
ad
A
up to, to make or right ear
3
Q
disp
A
dispense
4
Q
No.
A
number
5
Q
non rep.
A
do not repeat
6
Q
q.s.
A
a sufficient quantity
7
Q
q.s. ad
A
a sufficient quantity to make
8
Q
Sig.
A
write (directions on label)
9
Q
pt.
A
pint
10
Q
qt.
A
quart
11
Q
ss
A
one half
12
Q
a.c.
A
before meals
13
Q
ad lib.
A
at pleasure, freely
14
Q
BSA
A
body surface area
15
Q
f or fl
A
fluid
16
Q
gtt
A
drop
17
Q
mEq
A
milliequivalent
18
Q
admin
A
administer
19
Q
A.M
A
morning
20
Q
aq.
A
water
21
Q
ATC
A
around the clock
22
Q
b.i.d.
A
twice a day
23
Q
c
A
with
24
Q
d
A
day (do not use)
25
Q
dil
A
dilute
26
Q
h. or hr.
A
hour
27
Q
h.s.
A
at bedtime
28
Q
N&V
A
nausea and vomiting
29
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
30
Q
p.c.
A
after meals
31
Q
P.M.
A
afternoon, evening
32
Q
p.o.
A
by mouth
33
Q
p.r.n.
A
as needed
34
Q
q
A
every
