Common Abbreviations Flashcards

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NPO

A

Nil Per Os, “nothing by mouth”

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QD

A

Once daily

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BID

A

Twice daily

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TID

A

Three times daily

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QW

A

Once weekly

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BIW

A

Twice weekly

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TIW

A

Three times weekly

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8
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PRN

A

Administered/taken as needed

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BM

A

Bowel movement

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