What not to use/Use instead Flashcards
1
Q
MS, MS04
A
Morphine
2
Q
MgS04
A
Magnesium Sulfate
3
Q
Abbreviated medical name
A
Full medication name
4
Q
Nitro
A
Nitroglycerin
5
Q
u, U, IU
A
units
6
Q
x3d
A
mcg or microgram
7
Q
cc
A
mL
8
Q
Apothecary units
A
Metric units
9
Q
od, O.D., OD
A
daily or intended time of administration
10
Q
q.d., qd, Q.D., QD, q1d, i/d
A
Daily
11
Q
q.o.d, QOD
A
Every other day
12
Q
Q6PM
A
6 p.m. daily
13
Q
TIW, tiw
A
3 times weekly
14
Q
HS
A
half-strength, bedtime (hour of sleep)
15
Q
SC, SQ, sub q
A
subcutaneously
