Prescription Writing (abbreviations) Flashcards
1
Q
q
A
every hour
2
Q
qhs
A
very night
3
Q
qd
A
every day
4
Q
bid
A
twice a day
5
Q
tid
A
three times a day
6
Q
qid
A
four times a day
7
Q
qos
A
every night at bedtime
8
Q
stat
A
immediately
9
Q
ac
A
at meal time
10
Q
hs
A
at night
11
Q
pc
A
after meal time
12
Q
po
A
orally
13
Q
gtt
A
drops
14
Q
prn
A
as needed
15
Q
qs
A
quantity sufficient
Pharmacist will disperse the appropriate number of pills
16
Q
how is a standard prescription written?
provide 3 points
A
- First line contains the drug name and dose
Ex: Lasix 40 mg - Second line contains the directions for use
Ex: Sig + tab po bid ( take one tablet by mouth x2 day) - Third line contains the number of tablets to be dispersed:
Ex: #14
