"MUST KNOW" Rx Abbreviations

Question 1

(Dosage Forms)

Tablet

Answer 1

tab

Question 2

Capsule

Answer 2

cap

Question 3

Inhalent

Answer 3

inh

Question 4

Ointment

Answer 4

oint, ung

Question 5

Lotion

Answer 5

lot

Question 6

Elixir

Answer 6

elix

Question 7

Liquid

Answer 7

liq

Question 8

Lozenge

Answer 8

loz

Question 9

Patch-Transdermal

Answer 9

top

Question 10

Spray

Answer 10

spry

Question 11

Vaginal tablet

Answer 11

vag tab

Question 12

Suspension

Answer 12

susp

Question 13

Syrup

Answer 13

syr

Question 14

Vaginal Cream

Answer 14

vag cr

Question 15

Enema

Answer 15

enema

Question 16

Tincture

Answer 16

tinc

Question 17

Suppository

Answer 17

supp

Question 18

Powder

Answer 18

top

Question 19

Meter Dose Inhaler

Answer 19

MDI

Question 20

Gelatin

Answer 20

gel

Question 21

Buccal Tablet

Answer 21

buccal

Question 22

Chewable Tablet

Answer 22

chew tab

Question 23

Cream

Answer 23

cr

Question 24

Caplet

Answer 24

cap

Question 25

Emulsions

Answer 25

emul

Question 26

Enteric Tablet

Answer 26

EC tab

Question 27

Gel Cap

Answer 27

cap

Question 28

Troche

Answer 28

troches

Question 29

(Routes of Administration)

Right ear

Answer 29

AD

Question 30

Left ear

Answer 30

AS

Question 31

Both ears

Answer 31

AU

Question 32

Right eye

Answer 32

OD

Question 33

Left eye

Answer 33

OS

Question 34

Both eyes

Answer 34

OU

Question 35

By mouth / Orally

Answer 35

PO

Question 36

Intravenous

Answer 36

IV

Question 37

Intravenous Piggyback

Answer 37

IVPB

Question 38

Rectal / Per rectum

Answer 38

PR

Question 39

Subcutaneous

Answer 39

SQ / SC

Question 40

Topical

Answer 40

TOP

Question 41

Gastronomy Tube

Answer 41

GT

Question 42

Nasal Gastric

Answer 42

NG

Question 43

Nasal Gastric Tube

Answer 43

NGT

Question 44

Intramuscular

Answer 44

IM

Question 45

Intradermal

Answer 45

ID

Question 46

Sublingual

Answer 46

SL

Question 47

Intrathecal

Answer 47

IT

Question 48

(Sig (Rx Directions))

Before Meals

Answer 48

AC

Question 49

After Meals

Answer 49

PC

Question 50

Every Day

Answer 50

QD

Question 51

Every Other Day

Answer 51

QOD

Question 52

Twice A Day

Answer 52

BID

Question 53

Three Times A Day

Answer 53

TID

Question 54

Four Times A Day

Answer 54

QID

Question 55

Every Two Hours

Answer 55

Q2H

Question 56

Every Six Hours

Answer 56

Q6H

Question 57

Every Twelve Hours

Answer 57

Q12H

Question 58

Every Morning

Answer 58

QAM

Question 59

Every Afternoon

Answer 59

QPM

Question 60

At Bedtime

Answer 60

HS

Question 61

Every Week

Answer 61

QWK

Question 62

As Needed

Answer 62

PRN

Question 63

Quantity Sufficient

Answer 63

QS

Question 64

With

Answer 64

C/

Question 65

As Directed

Answer 65

UD

Question 66

Of Each

Answer 66

AA

Question 67

Immediately

Answer 67

STAT

Question 68

As Desired

Answer 68

ad lib

Question 69

As Soon As Possible

Answer 69

ASAP

Question 70

Discontinue

Answer 70

d/c

Question 71

Nothing By Mouth

Answer 71

NPO

Question 72

Hour

Answer 72

hr or h

Question 73

Every Hour

Answer 73

qhr

Question 74

Without

Answer 74

s or w/o

Question 75

Dispense As Written

Answer 75

DAW

Question 76

Add Quantity To Make Specific Volume

Answer 76

qsad

Question 77

(Roman Numerals)

1

Answer 77

I

Question 78

2

Answer 78

II

Question 79

3

Answer 79

III

Question 80

4

Answer 80

IV

Question 81

5

Answer 81

V

Question 82

10

Answer 82

X

Question 83

50

Answer 83

L

Question 84

100

Answer 84

C

Question 85

500

Answer 85

D

Question 86

1,000

Answer 86

M

Question 87

(Measurements)

Milliliter

Answer 87

ml or cc

Question 88

Milligrams

Answer 88

mg

Question 89

Grams

Answer 89

g or gm

Question 90

Grains

Answer 90

gr

Question 91

Teaspoon

Answer 91

tsp

Question 92

Tablespoon

Answer 92

tbsp

Question 93

Fluid Ounce

Answer 93

fl oz

Question 94

Pounds

Answer 94

lbs

Question 95

Gallon

Answer 95

gal

Question 96

Liters

Answer 96

L

Question 97

Pint

Answer 97

p or pt

Question 98

Micrograms

Answer 98

mcg or ug

Question 99

Milliequivalent

Answer 99

meq

Question 100

Kilogram

Answer 100

kg

Question 101

Dram

Answer 101

dr

Question 102

Drop (s)

Answer 102

gtt (s)

Question 103

(Misc)

Patient

Answer 103

pt

Question 104

Doctor

Answer 104

dr

Question 105

Water

Answer 105

aqua / H2O / aq

Question 106

Sig

Answer 106

directions

Question 107

Prescription

Answer 107

Rx

Question 108

Over The Counter

Answer 108

OTC

Question 109

Return To Stock

Answer 109

RTS

Question 110

Food and Drug Administration

Answer 110

FDA

Question 111

Drug Enforcement Administration

Answer 111

DEA

Question 112

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer 112

PPE

Question 113

National drug code

Answer 113

NDC

Question 114

No Known Allergy

Answer 114

NKA

Question 115

AMP

Answer 115

Ampicillin

Question 116

APAP

Answer 116

Acetaminophen or Tylenol

Question 117

ASA

Answer 117

Aspirin

Question 118

CA

Answer 118

Calcium

Question 119

CDPX

Answer 119

Chloradiazepoxide

Question 120

DC 65

Answer 120

Darvon compound 65

Question 121

DCN 100

Answer 121

Darvocet-N 100

Question 122

DES

Answer 122

Diethylstilbesterol

Question 123

DOSS or DSS

Answer 123

Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate or docusate sodium

Question 124

ESS

Answer 124

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate

Question 125

EPI

Answer 125

Epinephrine

Question 126

F

Answer 126

Fluoride

Question 127

FA

Answer 127

Folic acid

Question 128

FE

Answer 128

Iron

Question 129

FeSO4

Answer 129

Ferrous sulfate

Question 130

HCTZ

Answer 130

Hydroclorothiazide

Question 131

INH

Answer 131

Isoniazid

Question 132

K or K+

Answer 132

Potassium

Question 133

KCL

Answer 133

Potassium chloride

Question 134

KI

Answer 134

Potassium iodide

Question 135

MOM

Answer 135

Milk of magnesia

Question 136

NaF

Answer 136

Sodium fluoride

Question 137

NaCL

Answer 137

Sodium Chloride

Question 138

NSAID

Answer 138

Non-sterodial anti-inflammatory drug

Question 139

NTG

Answer 139

Nitroglycerin

Question 140

ON

Answer 140

Ortho-novum

Question 141

PEN or PCN

Answer 141

Penicillin

Question 142

PB or Pb

Answer 142

Phenobarbital

Question 143

SMZ/TMP

Answer 143

Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim

Question 144

Tylenol #3

Answer 144

Tylenol with codeine 30mg

Question 145

APAP #3

Answer 145

Acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg

Question 146

TCN

Answer 146

Tetracycline