Module 1 Flashcards
1
Q
q* or qd*
A
daily/ every day
*- represents that prohibited when writing prescriptions because possible misinterpretation
2
Q
bid
A
twice daily
3
Q
tid
A
3 times daily
4
Q
qid
A
4 times daily
5
Q
q8h
A
every 8h
6
Q
qam
A
every morning
7
Q
qpm
A
every evening
8
Q
qhs
A
every night
9
Q
hs
A
at bedtime or night
10
Q
prn
A
as needed
11
Q
u* or iu*
A
units/ international units
* prohibited abbrevs when writing
12
Q
PO
A
by mouth
13
Q
IV
A
intravenous
14
Q
Inj
A
injection
15
Q
SL
A
sublingual
16
Q
PR
A
per rectum
