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COMMON ABBREVIATIONS USED IN A DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION:
Abbreviation |
Meaning |
|---|---|
| am | morning, before noon |
| bid | twice daily |
| cap., caps. | capsule |
| g | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| h, hr | hour |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj. | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| pm | after, evening |
| q | each, every |
| q.h. | every hour |
| qid, Qqds | four times a day |
| q1hr | every 1 hour; (can replace "1" with other numbers) |
| R. or PR | rectally, per rectum |
| Rx | take, prescription |
| sol. or soln. | solution |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp, T | tablespoon |
| tds, tid | three times a day |
| tsp, t | teaspoon |
| ung. | ointment |
Common Abbreviations used and not to be used in medication Orders. Available at: http://stedmansonline.com/webFiles/Dict-Stedmans28/APP0708.pdf
Common Abbreviations used and not to be used in medication Orders. Available at: http://stedmansonline.com/webFiles/Dict-Stedmans28/APP0708.pdf |
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