Medical Terminology Ch.12 sec. C abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
PO
A
By mouth
2
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
3
Q
ac
A
Before meals
4
Q
pc
A
After meals
5
Q
ad.lib
A
As desired
6
Q
prn
A
As needed
7
Q
qn
A
Every night
8
Q
qh
A
Every hour
9
Q
qd
A
Every day
10
Q
sid
A
Once daily, q 24 h
11
Q
bid
A
Twice daily, q 12 h
12
Q
tid
A
Three times daily, q 8 h
13
Q
qid
A
Four times a day, q 6 h
14
Q
eod
A
Every other day
15
Q
GU
A
genitourinary