Common Abbreviations 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 (bi daily)
4
Q
caps
A
capsules
5
Q
d.a.w.
A
dispense as written (specific brands)
6
Q
g, gr, gm
A
gram
7
Q
gtt, gtts
A
drop, drops
8
Q
h
A
hour
9
Q
h.s.
A
at bedtime (hi sleep)
10
Q
mg
A
milligram
11
Q
ml
A
millimeter (do not use cc)
12
Q
p.c
A
after meals (post cibum)
13
Q
p.o.
A
by mouth
14
Q
p.r.n.
A
as needed, when necessary
15
Q
q.d.
A
once a day
16
Q
q.i.d.
A
four times a day
17
Q
q._.h.
A
every __ hrs
18
Q
q.h.
A
every hour
19
Q
q.2h
A
every 2 hrs
20
Q
q.3h
A
every 3 hrs
21
Q
q.4h
A
every 4 hrs
22
Q
q.s.
A
quantity sufficient
23
Q
t.i.d.
A
3 times daily
