Abbreviations TIMES OF ADMINISTRATION Flashcards
0
Q
Ad lib
A
As desired
1
Q
AC, ac
A
Before meals
2
Q
ASAP
A
as soon as possible
3
Q
B.I.D. bid
A
Twice a day
4
Q
C-
A
With
5
Q
D/C
A
Discontinue
6
Q
h
A
Hour
7
Q
hs
A
Hour of sleep; at bedtime
8
Q
noct,noc
A
night
9
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
10
Q
p-
A
after
11
Q
PRN, prn
A
Whenever necessary, as needed
12
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
13
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count
14
Q
d
A
Day
15
Q
D/W
A
Dextrose in water