Abbreviations and symbols used in prescriptions Flashcards
1
Q
Ante Cibum, Before meals
A
ac
2
Q
Bis In Die, twice a day
A
bid
3
Q
Dispense
A
dispi
4
Q
Gram
A
g
5
Q
Gutta, Guttae Drop, Drops
A
gtt/gtts
6
Q
Hora, hour
A
h
7
Q
Hora Somni, at bedtime
A
hs
8
Q
Milliliters
A
ml
9
Q
Milligram
A
mg
10
Q
Non Repetatur, do not repeat or refill
A
non rep
11
Q
Oculus Dexter, right eye
A
OD
12
Q
Oculus Sinister, left eye
A
OS
13
Q
Oculi Uterque, both eyes
A
OU
14
Q
Post Cibum, after meals
A
pc
15
Q
Per Os, by mouth; orally
A
po
16
Q
Pro Re Nata, as needed
A
PRN
17
Q
Quaque Die, every day
A
qd
18
Q
Quaque Hora, every hour
A
qh
19
Q
Quater In Die, 4 times a day
A
qid
20
Q
Quantum Libet, as much as desired
A
ql
21
Q
Quaque Quarta Hora, every 4 hours
A
q4h
22
Q
Recipe, Prescription
A
Rx
23
Q
Signa, label
A
S or Sig
24
Q
Solution
A
Sol or Soln
25
Q
Suspension
A
Susp
26
Q
Ter In Die, 3 times a day
A
tid
27
Q
Teaspoon
A
tsp
28
Q
Unguentum, ointment
A
ung
