Medication Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
a.c.
A
Before meals
2
Q
ad lib
A
As desired
3
Q
cap
A
Capsule
4
Q
elix.
A
Elixir
5
Q
ext
A
Extract
6
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
7
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
8
Q
Hour of sleep (hrs) or nightly
A
Every night at bedtime
9
Q
NS (N/S)
A
Normal saline
10
Q
OD
A
Right eye
11
Q
OS
A
Left eye
12
Q
OU
A
Both eyes
13
Q
PO; orally
A
By mouth
14
Q
soln.
A
Solution
15
Q
AD
A
Right ear
