Error-prone Abbreviations, Symbols and Dose Designations Flashcards
DO NOT USE THE ABBREVIATIONS ON ANY HANDWRITTEN CALL-IN RX.
1
Q
QD or qd
A
meaning: daily
what to use: qday, daily
2
Q
od
A
right eye
3
Q
os
A
left eye
4
Q
ou
A
both eyes
5
Q
ad
A
right ear
6
Q
as
A
left ear
7
Q
au
A
both ears
8
Q
hs,qhs
A
at bedtime or nightly
9
Q
qod/QOD
A
every other day
10
Q
u
A
units
11
Q
µ
A
meaning: microgram
what to use: mcg
12
Q
cc
A
meaning: cubic centimeters
what to use: ml
13
Q
ss
A
meaning: one-half
what to use: 1/2, one-half
14
Q
x3d
A
meaning: for 3 days
what to use: x 3 days
15
Q
ʒ
A
meaning: dram
what to use: 5ml
