Terminology Flashcards
1
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a.c
A
Before meals
2
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b.i.d
A
Twice a day
3
Q
Buccal
A
Cheeks
4
Q
Capsule
A
A gelatinous shell that contains medication
5
Q
Enternal
A
Within the way of the intestines
6
Q
gtt
A
Drops
7
Q
Indication
A
A reason for administering a particular medication
8
Q
Meniscus
A
A curved upper surface of a column or liquid
9
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
10
Q
o.d
A
Once every day
11
Q
Ophthalmic
A
Pertaining to the eye
12
Q
Otic
A
Pertaining to the ear
13
Q
p.c
A
After meals
14
Q
Pinna
A
External ear
15
Q
PO
A
Orally
16
Q
PR
A
Rectal Route
17
Q
q
A
Refers to every
18
Q
q.1.h
A
Once every hour
19
Q
q.h.s
A
Every night at bedtime
20
Q
q.i.d
A
4 times a day
21
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Systemic
A
The body as a whole
22
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t.i.d
A
3 times daily
