Drug calculations Flashcards
1
Q
What is od?
A
Once daily
2
Q
What is bd?
A
twice daily
3
Q
What is tds/tid?
A
Three times daily
4
Q
What is qds?
A
4 times daily
5
Q
What is p.r.n?
A
As required
6
Q
What is stat?
A
Immediately
7
Q
What is o.m?
A
In the morning
8
Q
What is o.n?
A
At night
9
Q
What is Top?
A
Topically
10
Q
What is SC?
A
Subcutaneously
11
Q
What is S/L?
A
Sublingually
12
Q
What are some bad habits when prescribing drugs?
A
Incorrect use of decimal points
Abbreviating units
13
Q
How many mg = 1g?
A
1000mg
14
Q
How many micrograms = 1mg?
A
1000 micrograms
15
Q
How many nanograms = 1 microgram?
A
1000 nanograms
