Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
a c
A
before meals
2
Q
a d l i b
A
as desired/as directed
3
Q
A M
A
morning
4
Q
b i d
A
twice a day
5
Q
c a p
A
capsule
6
Q
g t t
A
drop
7
Q
h OR h r
A
hour
8
Q
I M
A
intramuscular
9
Q
IV
A
intravenous
10
Q
n o
A
number
11
Q
p c
A
after meals; after eating
12
Q
P O
A
by mouth
13
Q
P M
A
afternoon
14
Q
p r n
A
when needed/necessary
15
Q
q i d
A
four times per day
16
Q
q2h
A
every 2 hours (even or when first given)
17
Q
q4h
A
every 4 hours (even)
18
Q
q6h
A
every 6 hours (even)
19
Q
Q8h
A
every 8 hours (even)Q
20
Q
Q12h
A
every 12 hours
21
Q
R x
A
take
22
Q
S T A T
A
immediately; at once
23
Q
tab
A
tablet
24
Q
t i d
A
three times a day
