Medication Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ā
A
Before
2
Q
aa, āā
A
Of each
3
Q
a.c, ac
A
Before meals
4
Q
ad lib.
A
As desired, freely
5
Q
a.m., am
A
Morning before noon
6
Q
amp
A
Ampule
7
Q
aq
A
Aqueous, water
8
Q
b.i.d, bid
A
Twice a day
9
Q
b.i.w.
A
Twice a week
10
Q
c̄
A
With
11
Q
c, C
A
Cup
12
Q
cap
A
Capsule
13
Q
CD
A
Controlled dose
14
Q
CR
A
Controlled release
15
Q
dil.
A
Dilute
16
Q
DS
A
Double strength
17
Q
EC
A
Enteric coated
18
Q
elix.
A
Elixir
19
Q
fl, fld.
A
Fluid
20
Q
GT
A
Gastrostomy tube
21
Q
gtt
A
Drop
22
Q
h, hr
A
Hour
23
Q
ID
A
Intradermal
24
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
25
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
26
Q
IVPB
A
Intravenous piggyback
27
Q
IVSS
A
Intravenous Soluset
28
Q
KVO
A
Keep vein open (a very slow infusion rate)
29
Q
LA
A
Long acting
30
Q
LOS
A
Length of stay
