Dosage Calculation Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AC
A
Before meals
2
Q
PC
A
After meals
3
Q
HS
A
At bedtime
4
Q
AC and HS
A
Before meals and at bedtime
5
Q
PC and HS
A
After meals and at bedtime
6
Q
Q day
A
One time every day
7
Q
BID
A
Two times per day
8
Q
TID
A
Three times per day
9
Q
QID
A
Four times per day
10
Q
Q6 or Q12
A
Every 6 hours or every 12 hours
11
Q
PRN
A
As needed
12
Q
D/C
A
Discontinue
13
Q
PO
A
Through the mouth
14
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
15
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
