Frequencies of Dosing Medications Flashcards
1
Q
QD*
A
once daily
*These abbreviations should only be used in electronic orders. For written/typed prescriptions, write the whole meaning instead to avoid confusion.
2
Q
BID
A
twice daily
3
Q
TID
A
three times daily
4
Q
QID
A
four times daily
5
Q
QOD*
A
every other day
*These abbreviations should only be used in electronic order. For written/typed prescriptions, write the whole meaning instead to avoid confusion.
6
Q
PRN
A
as needed
7
Q
Q4H
A
every 4 hours (can be any number)
8
Q
QHS
A
at bedtime
