Learning Outcome 2 - Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
prn
A
As needed
2
Q
ad lib
A
As desired
3
Q
STAT
A
At once, immediately
4
Q
q1h
A
Every hour
5
Q
q2h
A
Every two hours
6
Q
q3h
A
Every 3 hours
7
Q
BID or bid
A
Twice a day
8
Q
TID or tid
A
3 times a day
9
Q
QID or qid
A
4 times a day
10
Q
AM/am
A
Morning
11
Q
PM/pm
A
Afternoon
12
Q
hs/ h.s.
A
At bedtime or in the evening
13
Q
a.c.
A
Before meals
14
Q
p.c.
A
After meals
15
Q
H20
A
Water
16
Q
PO/p.o.
A
By mouth (orally)
17
Q
NaCl
A
Sodium chloride or salt
18
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
19
Q
fld
A
Fluid or liquid
20
Q
I&O
A
Intake and output
21
Q
AES
A
Anti-emboli stockings
22
Q
VS
A
Vital signs
23
Q
TPR
A
temperature, pulse and respirations
24
Q
T(Ax)
A
Take temperature by axilla
25
Q
T(R)
A
Take temperature rectally
26
Q
T(T.M.)
A
Take temperature by ear (tympanic membrane)
27
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
28
Q
O2 Sat
A
Oxygen saturation
