Drug Administration Abbreviations Flashcards
(24 cards)
1
Q
ac
A
before meals
2
Q
ad lib
A
as desired/ as directed
3
Q
AM
A
morning
4
Q
bid
A
twice per day
5
Q
cap
A
capsule
6
Q
gtt
A
drop
7
Q
h or hr
A
hour
8
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
9
Q
IV
A
intravenous
10
Q
no
A
number
11
Q
pc
A
after meals; after eating
12
Q
PO
A
by mouth
13
Q
PM
A
afternoon
14
Q
PRN
A
when needed/necessary
15
Q
qid
A
four times per day
16
Q
q2h
A
every 2 hours (even or when first given)
17
Q
q4h
A
every 4 hours (even)
18
Q
q6h
A
every 6 hours (even)
19
Q
A
20
Q
q12h
A
every 12 hours
21
Q
Rx
A
take
22
Q
STAT
A
immediately; at once
23
Q
tab
A
tablet
24
Q
tid
A
three times per day
