Prescription Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
w/
A
With
2
Q
cap
A
Capsule
3
Q
cc
A
Cubic centimeter
4
Q
disp
A
Dispense
5
Q
mg
A
Milligram
6
Q
ml
A
Milliliter
7
Q
susp
A
Suspension
8
Q
tab
A
Tablet
9
Q
tsp
A
Teaspoon
10
Q
qd, q 24 h
A
Once daily
11
Q
bid
A
Twice daily, every 12 hours
12
Q
tid
A
Three times daily, every 8 hours
13
Q
Qid
A
4 times daily, every 6 hours
14
Q
q
A
Every
15
Q
qod, eod
A
Every other day
16
Q
gtt
A
Drop
17
Q
sig
A
Medication instructions
18
Q
D/C
A
discontinue
19
Q
D/C
A
discontinue
20
Q
OD
A
Ocular dexter/right eye
21
Q
OS
A
Ocular sinister/left eye
22
Q
OU
A
Ocular uterque/both eyes
23
Q
PO
A
Per os/by mouth
24
Q
prn
A
As needed
25
Q
G or gm
A
Gram
26
Q
Emp
A
As directed
27
Q
Tbsp
A
Tablespoon
28
Q
Rx
A
Prescription
29
Q
NSAID
A
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
