Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the methods of drug administration?
A
Intravenous (IV)
Oral (PO)
Intramuscular (IM)
subcutaneous (SC)
Intrathecal
Sublingual (SL)
2
Q
Abb.: qh
A
every hour
3
Q
Abb.: q2h
A
every 2 hours
4
Q
Abb.: q4h
A
every 4 hours
5
Q
Abb.: XR
A
extended release
6
Q
Abb.: SR
A
sustained release
7
Q
Abb.: CR
A
controlled release
8
Q
Abb.: LA
A
long acting
9
Q
Abb.: prn
A
as needed
10
Q
Abb.: OTC
A
over the counter
11
Q
Abb.: Rx
A
prescription
12
Q
Abb.: qd
A
every day
13
Q
Abb.: sid
A
once a day
14
Q
Abb.: bid
A
twice a day
15
Q
Abb.: tid
A
three times a day
