Prescription writing/abbreviations Flashcards
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Abbreviations for frequency or timing [* do not use due to increased likelihood of errors]
qd* every day qid* 4 times a day hs at bedtime stat immediately
bid twice a day qod* every other day ac before meals prn when needed
tid 3 times a day qam every morning pc after meals
au* both ears ou* both eyes
IV intravenous
pr per rectum, rectally
Abbreviations for routes of administration
ad* od* IA IVPB sc, sq
right ear right eye intra-arterial IV piggyback subcutaneous
as, al left ear os, ol left eye
IM intramuscular po by mouth, orally vag vaginally
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every day
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qd*
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4 times/day
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qid*
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at bedtime
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hs
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immediately
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stat
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twice/day
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bid
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every other day
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qod*
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as needed
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prn
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before meals
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ac
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after meals
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pc
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three times/day
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tid
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each morning
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qam
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right ear
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ad*
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left ear
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as, al
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both ears
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au*
