Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
Every
A
Q or q
2
Q
Everyday
A
QD or qd
3
Q
Hour of sleep or bedtime
A
HS or BT
4
Q
When necessary
A
PRN or prn
5
Q
Immediately
A
STAT
6
Q
By mouth
A
PO
7
Q
Topical
A
TOP
8
Q
Drop
A
GTT
9
Q
Vital signs
A
V/S or VS
10
Q
Pulse
A
P
11
Q
Respiration
A
R or resp
12
Q
Temperature
A
T or temp
13
Q
Blood pressure
A
BP
14
Q
Temperature, pulse, and respiration
A
TPR
15
Q
Medication administration record
A
MAR
16
Q
Treatment administration record
A
TAR
17
Q
Over the counter
A
OTC
18
Q
Nothing by mouth
A
NPO
19
Q
Medication stopped, discontinued
A
Dc’d or D/C
20
Q
Milliliter (mL); cubic centimeter (cc)
A
Fluid or liquid
