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
