General Dosage Abbreviations Flashcards by Unknown Unknown | Brainscape

Q

Average Daily Dose

A

ADD

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aq

A

aqueous or water

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D.A.W

A

Dispense as written

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OD

A

Overdose

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STAT

A

Immediately

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ad lib

A

As much as desired

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amp

A

Ampule

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cc

A

Cubic centimeters

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gt

A

Drop

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gtt

A

Drops

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mL

A

Milileteres

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ss

A

One half

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tab

A

Tablet

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XL

A

Extended release

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h

A

Hour

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q

A

Every

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d

A

Day

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alt. h.

A

Every other hour

Q

hs

A

Hours of sleep or bedtime

Q

qAM

A

Every morning

Q

q2h

A

Every 2 hours

Q

q12h

A

Every 12 hours

Q

qd

A

Every day

Q

q24h

A

Every 24 hours or every day

Q

qh

A

Every hour

Q

qhs

A

Every bedtime or every hour of sleep

Q

qod

A

Every other day

Q

qPM

A

Every evening

Q

bid

A

Twice a day

Q

tid

A

Three times a day

Q

qid

A

For times a day

Q

x4d

A

Times 4 days or for 4 days

Q

x7d

A

Times 7 days

Q

prn

A

As needed