Medication Order Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ā
A
Before
2
Q
ac
A
Before meals
3
Q
Ad lib , ad
A
As desired
4
Q
AM, am
A
Morning
5
Q
Amp
A
Ampule
6
Q
Bid
A
Twice a day
7
Q
ċ
A
With
8
Q
ċ
A
With
9
Q
Cap
A
Capsule
10
Q
Cl
A
Chloride
11
Q
Cm
A
Centimeter
12
Q
CXR
A
Chest x ray
13
Q
Dc
A
Discontinue
14
Q
DS
A
Double strength
15
Q
DW
A
Distilled Water
16
Q
D5W
A
Dextrose, 5% in water
17
Q
EC
A
Enteric coated
18
Q
Elix
A
Elixir
19
Q
ER
A
Extended release
20
Q
Fe
A
Iron
21
Q
Fl
A
Fluid
22
Q
Gr
A
Grain
23
Q
Gm, g
A
Gram
24
Q
Gtt
A
Drop
25
Q
H,hr
A
Hour
26
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
27
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
28
Q
IVPB
A
Intravenous piggyback
29
Q
K
A
Potassium
30
Q
Kcl
A
Potassium chloride
31
Q
Kg, kilo
A
Kilogram
32
Q
KVO
A
Keep vein open
33
Q
L
A
Liter
34
Q
LA
A
Long acting
