Common Prescription Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
aa (with or without line above)
A
Of each
2
Q
ac
A
Before Meals
3
Q
ad lib
A
As desired
4
Q
AM, am
A
Morning
5
Q
amt
A
Amount
6
Q
aq
A
Water
7
Q
bid, BID
A
Twice a day
8
Q
bin
A
Twice a night
9
Q
c (w/ line above)
A
With
10
Q
cap, caps
A
Capsule
11
Q
comp
A
Compound
12
Q
d
A
Day
13
Q
dil
A
Dilute
14
Q
disp
A
Dispense
15
Q
elix
A
Elixir
16
Q
hr
A
Hour
17
Q
pulv
A
Powder
18
Q
q
A
Every
19
Q
qh
A
Every hour
20
Q
q2h
A
Every 2 hours
