Prescriptions Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘ac’ stand for?
A
before eating
2
Q
What does ‘Ad lib’ mean?
A
as desired
3
Q
What does ‘B.I.D.’ indicate?
A
twice a day
4
Q
What is the abbreviation for grams?
A
g
5
Q
What does ‘gr’ represent?
A
grains
6
Q
What does ‘mcg’ stand for?
A
micrograms
7
Q
What is the abbreviation for milliliters?
A
mL or ml
8
Q
What does ‘p.o.’ mean?
A
by mouth
9
Q
What does ‘pc’ indicate?
A
after eating
10
Q
What does ‘prn’ stand for?
A
as needed
11
Q
What does ‘Q.I.D.’ mean?
A
four times a day
12
Q
What does ‘STAT’ indicate?
A
immediately
13
Q
What does T or Tbs stand for?
A
T or Tbs = tablespoon
14
Q
What does t or tsp stand for?
A
t or tsp = teaspoon
15
Q
What does T.I.D. mean?
A
T.I.D. - three times a day
