medication abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ac
A
before meal
2
Q
am
A
morning
3
Q
amp
A
ampule
4
Q
BID
A
twice a day
5
Q
cap
A
capsule
6
Q
CD
A
controlled dose
7
Q
CR
A
controlled release
7
Q
gtt
A
drop (guttae)
8
Q
h (hr)
A
hour
8
Q
ID
A
intradermal
9
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
10
Q
IV
A
intravenous
11
Q
KVO
A
keep vein open (very slow infusion rate)
11
Q
LA
A
long acting
12
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
