Pharmacology acronyms prescription drugs Flashcards
(22 cards)
1
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what does ad lib. mean?
A
take freely
2
Q
what does b.i.d. mean?
A
Bis in diem - take twice a day
3
Q
what does o.m. mean?
A
Omni mane - every morning
4
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what does o.n. mean?
A
Omne nocte - every night
5
Q
what does p.c. mean?
A
Post cibum - after food
6
Q
what does p.o. mean?
A
Per os - by mouth
7
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p.r.n.
A
As required
8
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q.i.d.
A
4 times a day
9
Q
q.4h
A
every 4 hrs
10
Q
t.i.d
A
3 times a day
11
Q
cc
A
Cubic centimetre
12
Q
mg
A
milligram
13
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ml
A
millilitre
14
Q
a.c.
A
before food
15
Q
t.d.s,
A
3 times a day
16
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q.d.s.
A
4 times a day
17
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o.d.
A
once daily
18
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u.d.
A
as directed
19
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s.i.d.
A
once daily
20
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q.q.h.
A
every 4 hours
21
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s.o.s
A
if necessary
22
Q
what is step 1 of the prescribing cascade ?
A
always prescribe a veterinary medicine that has obtained marketing authorisation for that species and condition
