Common Abbreviations and Conversions Flashcards
1
Q
AC, ac
A
before meals
2
Q
HS, hs
A
at bedtime (should be written out)
3
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
4
Q
prn
A
as needed
5
Q
STAT, stat
A
give immediately
6
Q
BID, bid
A
twice a day
7
Q
TID, tid
A
three times a day
8
Q
QID, qid
A
four times a day
9
Q
qam
A
every morning
10
Q
qh
A
every hour
11
Q
q4h
A
every 4 hours
12
Q
qd
A
every day (should write out)
13
Q
PO
A
per oral (mouth)
14
Q
PR
A
per rectal
15
Q
ID
A
intradermal (skin)
