Med Order Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
Cap
A
capsule
2
Q
cc
A
cubic centimeters, units, 1mL
3
Q
EC
A
enteric coated
4
Q
gtt
A
drops
5
Q
hs
A
bedtime
6
Q
ID
A
Intradermal
7
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
8
Q
IV
A
intravenous
9
Q
IVPB
A
intravenous piggy back
10
Q
NGT
A
nasogastric tube
11
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
12
Q
NS
A
normal saline
13
Q
PRN
A
as needed
14
Q
q8h
A
every 8 hours
15
Q
QID
A
4 times daily
