Med Admin Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
NPO, nil per os
A
nothing by mouth
2
Q
ac, ante cibum
A
before meal
3
Q
po, post cibum
A
After meal
4
Q
hs, hora somnei
A
Before bed time
5
Q
SL
A
Sublingual
6
Q
BU
A
Buccal (behind cheek)
7
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
8
Q
SQ, SC
A
Subcutaneous
9
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
10
Q
AM
A
Morning
11
Q
PM
A
Evening/ afternoon
12
Q
Q
A
Each/every
13
Q
QD
A
Every day (once daily)
14
Q
QOD
A
Every other day
15
Q
BID
A
Twice a day
