Common Prescription Abbreviations and Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
ā
A
Before
2
Q
a.c.
A
Before meals
3
Q
a.m.
A
Before noon
4
Q
b.i.d.
A
Twice a day
5
Q
d
A
Day
6
Q
h
A
Hour
7
Q
h.s.
A
At the hour of sleep
8
Q
noc.
A
Night
9
Q
p (with a line over it)
A
After
10
Q
p.c.
A
After meals
11
Q
p.m.
A
After noon
12
Q
p.r.n.
A
As needed
13
Q
q
A
Every
14
Q
q.d.
A
Every day (NEVER USE)
15
Q
qh
A
Every hour
16
Q
q2h
A
Every 2 hours
17
Q
q.i.d.
A
Four times a day
18
Q
q.o.d.
A
Every other day (NEVER USE)
