Abbreviations of Time Flashcards
1
Q
achs
A
before meals and at bedtime
2
Q
a.c., ac
A
before food, before meals
3
Q
a.m., A.M.
A
morning
4
Q
ap
A
before dinner
5
Q
ATC
A
around the clock
6
Q
b.i.d., bid
A
twice a day
7
Q
BT
A
bedtime
in America, hs or HS is more commonly used for bedtime
8
Q
CR
A
controlled-release
9
Q
DR
A
delayed-release
10
Q
ER, XR
A
extended-release
can also mean emergency room
11
Q
h, hr
A
hour, at the hour of
12
Q
h.s.
A
at bedtime
13
Q
hs, HS
A
at bedtime, hours of sleep
don’t misinterpret as half-strength
14
Q
IR
A
immediate-release
15
Q
MR
A
modified-release
