Medication frequency and time abbreviations Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
Q
stat
A
immediately and only one dose
2
Q
ā or a
A
before (antes)
3
Q
p̄
A
after (post)
4
Q
c̅
A
with (con)
(e.g., with meals)
5
Q
s̅
A
without (sin)
6
Q
ac
A
before meals
7
Q
pc
A
after meals
8
Q
ad lib
A
give as desired; pertains to fluids and activity, NOT to medication.
9
Q
bid
A
two times a day
10
Q
tid
A
three times a day
11
Q
qid
A
four times a day
12
Q
on call
A
give the medication when the X-ray department or the operating room (OR) calls for the patient.
13
Q
prn
A
as needed
14
Q
q
A
each, every
15
Q
qh
A
every hour
16
Q
q2h
A
every 2 hours
17
Q
q4h
A
every 4 hours
18
Q
q6h
A
every 6 hours
19
Q
q8h
A
every 8 hours
20
Q
q12h
A
every 12 hours
21
Q
qhs
A
every night before bedtime
