Frequency of drug administration - Glossary of terms Flashcards
1
Q
SID?
A
Once a day - administer medication once every 24 hours.
2
Q
BID?
A
Twice a day - Administer medication every 12 hours.
3
Q
TID?
A
Three times a day - administer medication every 8 hours.
4
Q
QID?
A
Four times a day - administer medication every 6 hours.
5
Q
PRN?
A
as needed - administer medication as required based on symptoms.
6
Q
Qxh?
A
every x hours (Q6h - every 6 hours)
7
Q
Qxd?
A
once every x days (Q3d -once every 3 days)
