common abbreviations for where medication should be taken Flashcards
1
Q
po
A
by mouth
2
Q
od
A
right eye
3
Q
os
A
left eye
4
Q
ou
A
both eyes
5
Q
ad
A
right ear
6
Q
as
A
left ear
7
Q
au
A
both ears
8
Q
IM
A
intramuscularly
9
Q
IV
A
into the vein; bolous or drip
10
Q
SC
A
uncer the skin
11
Q
ID
A
into the skin
12
Q
IA
A
into the artery
13
Q
IT
A
intrathecal
14
Q
IC
A
Intracardiac
15
Q
SL
A
Sublingual (under the tongue)