SOME COMMOM MEDICAL ABBREVIATION:
Prescription Filling Directions:
Abbreviation | Meaning |
aa | of each |
ad | up to; to make |
disp. | dispense |
div. | divide |
d.t.d. | give of such doses |
ft. | make |
M. | mix |
No. | number |
non rep. | do not repeat |
q.s. | a sufficient quantity |
Sig | write (directions on label) |
Quantities and Measurement:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| BSA | Body surface area |
| cm3 | Cubic centimeter |
| f or fl (fluidus) | Fluid |
| g | Gram |
| gal | Gallon |
| gtt (gutta) | Drop |
| lb (libra) | Pound |
| kg | Kilogram |
| L | Litre |
| m2 or M2 | Square meter |
| mcg | Microgram |
| mEq | Milliequivalent |
| mg | Milligram |
| mg/kg | Milligrams (of drug) per kilogram (of body weight) |
| mg/m2 | Milligrams (of drug) per square meter (of body surface area) |
| mL | Milliliter |
| mL/h | Millilitres (of drug administered) per hour (as through intravenous administration) |
| oz. | Ounce |
| O. or pt. | Pint |
| qt. | Quart |
| ss or ss (semissem) | One half |
| tbsp. | Tablespoonful |
| tsp. | Teaspoonful |
| Abbrevation | Meaning |
| a.c. | Before meals |
| ad lib. | At pleasure, freely |
| admin | Administer |
| A.M. | Morning |
| aq. (aqua) | Water |
| ATC | Around the clock |
| bd or b.i.d. | Twice a day |
| c or c | With |
| d (die) | Day |
| dil. | Dilute |
| et | And |
| h. or hr. | Hour |
| h.s. | At bedtime |
| i.c. | Between meals |
| min. | Minute |
| m&n | Morning and night |
| N&V | Nausea and vomiting |
| H.S. | Night |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| p.c. | After meals |
| P.M. | Afternoon; evening |
| p.o. | By mouth (orally) |
| p.r.n. | As needed |
| q | Every |
| qAM | Every morning |
| q4h, q8h, etc. | Every__ hours |
| qd or QD | Once a day, every day |
| q.i.d. | Four times a day |
| rep. | Repeat |
| s | Without |
| o.d. | Once a day |
| s.o.s. | If there is need; as needed |
| stat. | Immediately |
| t.i.d. | Three times a day |
| wk. | Week |
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