Dose and dosing frequency abbreviations used in signa Flashcards
1
Q
q.
A
every
2
Q
h.
A
hour
3
Q
d.
A
day
4
Q
q4h
A
every four hours
5
Q
q.d.
A
every day, once daily
6
Q
q.o.d.
A
every other day
7
Q
bid
A
twice a day
8
Q
t.i.d.
A
three times a day
9
Q
q.i.d
A
four times a day
10
Q
q.w.
A
every week, once weekly
11
Q
a
A
before
12
Q
a.c.
A
before meals
13
Q
ad. lib.
A
as desired
14
Q
a.m.
A
morning, before midday
15
Q
ATC
A
around the clock
