Pharmacy Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
What does q4h mean?
A
every 4 hours
2
Q
What does o.u. mean?
A
both eyes
3
Q
What does disp. mean?
A
dispense
4
Q
What does t.i.d. mean?
A
three times a day
5
Q
What does aa mean?
A
of each
6
Q
What does q.i.d. mean?
A
four times per day
7
Q
What does sig mean?
A
write on label
8
Q
What does u.d. mean?
A
as directed
9
Q
What does IV mean?
A
intravenous
10
Q
What does stat mean?
A
immediately
11
Q
What does a.m. mean?
A
morning
12
Q
What does p.o. mean?
A
by mouth
13
Q
What does a.u. mean?
A
both ears
14
Q
What does sol mean?
A
solution
15
Q
What does IM mean?
A
intramuscular
16
Q
What does p.c. mean?
A
after meals
17
Q
What does b.i.d. mean?
A
twice daily
18
Q
What does p.r. mean?
A
by rectum
19
Q
What does gtt mean?
A
drop
20
Q
What does DAW mean?
A
dispense as written
21
Q
What does q.s. mean?
A
a sufficient quantity
22
Q
What does prn mean?
A
as needed
23
Q
What does g mean?
A
gram
24
Q
What does NS mean?
A
normal saline
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