Abbreviations Chapter 8: Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
supp
A
suppository
2
Q
susp
A
suspension
3
Q
tab
A
tablet
4
Q
tinct
A
tincture
5
Q
ung
A
ointment
6
Q
ac
A
before meals
7
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
8
Q
bid
A
twice a day
9
Q
c
A
with
10
Q
gt(t)
A
drop(s)
11
Q
hs
A
at bedtime
12
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
13
Q
IV
A
intravenous
14
Q
pc
A
after meals
15
Q
po
A
by mouth
16
Q
prn
A
as needed
17
Q
qam
A
every morning
18
Q
qd
A
every day
19
Q
qh
A
every hour
20
Q
q2h
A
every 2 hours
21
Q
q3h
A
every 3 hours
22
Q
qid
A
four times a day
23
Q
s
A
without
24
Q
subcu
A
subcutaneous