Abbreviations to know Flashcards
1
Q
SL
A
sublingual (under the tongue)
2
Q
PC
A
after meals
3
Q
QID
A
four times a day
4
Q
QHS
A
every night at bedtime
5
Q
AMP
A
ampule
6
Q
QD
A
every day
7
Q
PRN
A
as needed
8
Q
AC
A
before meals
9
Q
QOD
A
every other day
10
Q
D5W
A
Dextrose 5% in water
11
Q
STAT
A
immediately
12
Q
INH
A
inhalation
13
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
14
Q
XR
A
extended release
15
Q
OTC
A
over the counter
16
Q
TID
A
three times a day
17
Q
NGT
A
nasogastric tube
18
Q
EC
A
enteric coated
19
Q
TD
A
transdermal
20
Q
KVO
A
keep vein open (minimal IV infusion rate)
21
Q
PO
A
by mouth, orally
22
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
23
Q
SQ or SC
A
subcutaneous
24
Q
BID
A
twice a day
25
Q
HS
A
at bedtime
26
Q
IV
A
intravenous
27
Q
PCA
A
patient- controlled analgesia
28
Q
DR
A
delayed release
