Medication Routes Flashcards
1
Q
SID or QD
A
Once per day
Every 24 hours
2
Q
BID
A
Twice per day
Every 12 hours
3
Q
TID
A
Three times per day
Every 8 hours
4
Q
QID
A
Four times per day
Every 6 hours
5
Q
SIW
A
Once per week
On the same day and time each week
6
Q
QOD
A
Every other day
Give at the same time every second day
7
Q
PRN
A
Give as needed
Administer if you assess that the patient needs the medication. This is often paired with another timing indicating that it can be given at that interval if needed but can be skipped if not needed E.g. Q2-4hr PRN meaning give 2 to 4 hourly as needed
