Abbreviations for Prescriptions Flashcards
1
Q
a.c.
A
before meals (ante cibum)
2
Q
ad lib
A
use freely, as desired
3
Q
b.i.d.
A
twice daily
4
Q
caps
A
capsules
5
Q
d.a.w.
A
dispense as written
6
Q
g or gr or gm
A
gram
7
Q
gtt, gtts
A
drop, drops
8
Q
h.
A
hour
9
Q
h.s.
A
at bedtime
10
Q
p.c.
A
after meals
11
Q
p.o.
A
by mouth
12
Q
p.r.n.
A
as needed, when necessary
13
Q
q.d
A
once a day
14
Q
q.i.d.
A
four times a day
15
Q
q. _____ hour
A
every ____ hours
16
Q
q.h
A
every hour
17
Q
q.2h
A
every 2 hours
18
Q
q. 3h
A
every 3 hours (and etc.)
19
Q
q.s.
A
quantity sufficient
20
Q
t.i.d
A
three times a day
