Abbreviations Related to Pharmacy Flashcards
1
Q
a.c.
A
before meals (ante cibum)
2
Q
ad lib
A
as desired, as much as need (ad libitum)
3
Q
bib
A
drink (bibe)
4
Q
b.i.d.
A
twice a day (bis in die)
5
Q
fl
A
fluid
6
Q
h.s.
A
at bedtime (houris somnis), at the hours of sleep
7
Q
p.c.
A
after meals (post cibum)
8
Q
p.o.
A
by mouth (per os)
9
Q
p.r.n. (PRN)
A
whenever necessary or as needed
10
Q
q.
A
every (quaque)
11
Q
q.d.
A
every day (quaque die)
12
Q
q.h.
A
every hour (quaque hora)
13
Q
q.2.h.
A
every 2 hours
14
Q
q.4.h.
A
every 4 hours
15
Q
q.i.d.
A
four times a day (quatra)
