General Dosage Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
Average Daily Dose
A
ADD
2
Q
aq
A
aqueous or water
3
Q
D.A.W
A
Dispense as written
4
Q
OD
A
Overdose
5
Q
STAT
A
Immediately
6
Q
ad lib
A
As much as desired
7
Q
amp
A
Ampule
8
Q
cc
A
Cubic centimeters
9
Q
gt
A
Drop
10
Q
gtt
A
Drops
11
Q
mL
A
Milileteres
12
Q
ss
A
One half
13
Q
tab
A
Tablet
14
Q
XL
A
Extended release
15
Q
h
A
Hour
16
Q
q
A
Every
17
Q
d
A
Day
18
Q
alt. h.
A
Every other hour
19
Q
hs
A
Hours of sleep or bedtime
20
Q
qAM
A
Every morning
21
Q
q2h
A
Every 2 hours
22
Q
q12h
A
Every 12 hours
23
Q
qd
A
Every day
24
Q
q24h
A
Every 24 hours or every day
25
Q
qh
A
Every hour
26
Q
qhs
A
Every bedtime or every hour of sleep
27
Q
qod
A
Every other day
28
Q
qPM
A
Every evening
29
Q
bid
A
Twice a day
30
Q
tid
A
Three times a day
31
Q
qid
A
For times a day
32
Q
x4d
A
Times 4 days or for 4 days
33
Q
x7d
A
Times 7 days
34
Q
prn
A
As needed
