Common Pharmaceutical Abbreviations Chart Flashcards
1
Q
aa
A
of each
2
Q
AAA
A
apply to affected area
3
Q
a.c.
A
before meals
4
Q
a.d.
A
right ear
5
Q
ad lib.
A
as much as desired
6
Q
a.m.
A
in the morning; before noon
6
Q
Aq
A
Water
6
Q
aq dist
A
distilled water
7
Q
a.s.
A
left ear
8
Q
APAP
A
Acetominophen
9
Q
ASA
A
Asprin
10
Q
ATC
A
Around the clock
11
Q
a.u.
A
both ears
12
Q
b.i.d., bid
A
twice a day
13
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
