Pharmacology acronyms prescription drugs Flashcards
(22 cards)
what does ad lib. mean?
take freely
what does b.i.d. mean?
Bis in diem - take twice a day
what does o.m. mean?
Omni mane - every morning
what does o.n. mean?
Omne nocte - every night
what does p.c. mean?
Post cibum - after food
what does p.o. mean?
Per os - by mouth
p.r.n.
As required
q.i.d.
4 times a day
q.4h
every 4 hrs
t.i.d
3 times a day
cc
Cubic centimetre
mg
milligram
ml
millilitre
a.c.
before food
t.d.s,
3 times a day
q.d.s.
4 times a day
o.d.
once daily
u.d.
as directed
s.i.d.
once daily
q.q.h.
every 4 hours
s.o.s
if necessary
what is step 1 of the prescribing cascade ?
always prescribe a veterinary medicine that has obtained marketing authorisation for that species and condition