Practical dispensing 1 Flashcards
What clinical information is needed for Rx?
• medicine to be dispensed
• dose
• frequency
• form (unless only one form)
• strength (unless only one strength)
• quantity
What does Rx mean
prescription
What does OD mean
Once a day
What does OM/mane mean
in the morning
What does ON/nocte mean
at night
What does BD mean
twice a day
What does TDS mean
three times a day
What does QDS mean
Four times a day
What does Q4h mean
every four hours
What does MDU mean
as directed
What does PRN mean
when required
What does mitte mean
send/dispense
What does PO mean
Oral
What does SC mean
subcutaneous (into the fat tissue)
What does IV mean
intravenous (into vein)
What does IM mean
intramuscular (into muscle)
What does SL mean
sublingual (under tongue)
What does Ung mean
ointment
What does Guttae mean
drops
What does PR mean
rectal
What does PV mean
vaginal
What does MDI mean
metered dose inhaler
