Dosage Calculations Flashcards

1
Q

ac

A

before meals

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2
Q

pc

A

after meals

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3
Q

hs

A

at bedtime

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4
Q

q day

A

one time every day

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5
Q

bid

A

two times per day

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6
Q

tid

A

three times per day

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7
Q

qid

A

four times per day

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8
Q

q 6 hours

A

given every 6 hours

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9
Q

prn

A

as needed

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10
Q

dc, d/c

A

discontinue

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11
Q

po

A

through the mouth

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12
Q

IM

A

intramuscular

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13
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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14
Q

SC, SQ

A

subcutaneous

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15
Q

IV

A

intravenous

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16
Q

IVPB

A

intravenous piggyback

17
Q

IVP

A

intravenous push

18
Q

TD

A

transdermal (on the skin)

19
Q

PR

A

per rectum

20
Q

SL

A

sublingual, under the tongue

21
Q

Bucc

A

buccal, between gums and cheek

22
Q

ID

A

intradermal, bubble on skin

23
Q

INH

A

inhalation

24
Q

four things to know from drug labels

A

name, form, expiration, dosage