Abbreviations in Medication

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What does 'ac' mean?

Before meals

What does 'ad lib' mean?

As desired

What does 'am' mean?

Morning

What does 'bid' mean?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hs' mean?

At bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pc' mean?

After meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prn' mean?

As necessary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qam' mean?

Every morning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qd' mean?

Once a day, every day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q1h' mean?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qhs' mean?

Every night at bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qid' mean?

Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q3d' mean?

Every three days Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q2h' mean?

Every two hours Signup and view all the answers

What does 'STAT' mean?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tid' mean?

Three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'C' stand for?

Celsius Signup and view all the answers

What does 'caps' mean?

Capsule(s) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cm' mean?

Centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'g' mean?

Gram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gtt' mean?

Drop or drops Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ID' mean?

Initial dose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kg' mean?

Kilogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kj' mean?

Kilojoule Signup and view all the answers

What does 'L' mean?

Litre Signup and view all the answers

What does 'm' mean?

Metre Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mcg' mean?

Microgram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mg' mean?

Milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mL' mean?

Millilitre Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mm' mean?

Millimetre Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ss' mean?

One half Signup and view all the answers

What does 'iss' mean?

One and a half Signup and view all the answers

What does 'i, ii, iii, iv' mean?

One, two, three, four Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tab' mean?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IM' mean?

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IV' mean?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lax' mean?

Laxative Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LD' mean?

Last dose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MAR' mean?

Medication administration record Signup and view all the answers

What does 'po' mean?

Orally, by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PV' mean?

Per vagina Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pr' mean?

Per rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rx' mean?

Prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sc' mean?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'subling, sl' mean?

Under the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D5W' mean?

5% dextrose in water Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D/S, D/W' mean?

Dextrose in saline or water Signup and view all the answers

What does '2/3-1/3' mean?

2/3 dextrose, 1/3 saline Signup and view all the answers

What does 'H2O' mean?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NS' mean?

Normal saline Signup and view all the answers

What does 'supp' mean?

Suppository Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ungt' mean?

Ointment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ac: Indicates administration before meals.
ad lib: Denotes that medication can be taken as desired.
am: Refers to the morning hours.
bid: Stands for twice a day dosage.
hs: Administration is recommended at bedtime.
pc: Indicates use after meals.
prn: Used when medication is needed, as necessary.
qam: Means every morning.
qd: Prescribes one dosage per day.
q1h: Denotes administration every hour.
qhs: Refers to every night at bedtime.
qid: Indicates four times a day dosage.
q2h: Stands for every two hours.
q3d: Means every three days.
tid: Indicates three times a day administration.
STAT: Indicates that the medication should be given immediately.

Abbreviations for Measurements and Dosage Forms

C: Represents temperature in Celsius.
caps: Abbreviation for capsules.
cm: Stands for centimeter, a unit of length.
g: Represents gram, a unit of mass.
gtt: Abbreviation for a drop or drops.
ID: Stands for initial dose of medication.
kg: Indicates kilogram, a larger unit of mass.
kj: Refers to kilojoule, a unit of energy.
L: Represents litre, a unit of volume.
m: Stands for metre, a unit of length.
mcg: Means microgram, a very small unit of mass.
mg: Indicates milligram, a small unit of mass.
mL: Stands for millilitre, a unit of volume.
mm: Refers to millimetre, a smaller unit of length.
ss: Denotes one half.
iss: Means one and a half.

Abbreviations for Routes of Administration

IM: Indicates intramuscular injection.
IV: Stands for intravenous administration.
Lax: Abbreviation for laxative medications.
LD: Refers to the last dose administered.
MAR: Stands for medication administration record.
po: Denotes oral administration, by mouth.
PV: Indicates administration through the vagina.
Pr: Stands for per rectum administration.
Rx: Represents a prescription for medication.
sc: Indicates subcutaneous administration.
subling, sl: Means administration under the tongue.

D5W: Refers to a solution of 5% dextrose in water.
D/S, D/W: Denote dextrose in saline or water solutions.
2/3-1/3: Means a mixture of 2/3 dextrose and 1/3 saline.
H2O: Common abbreviation for water.
NS: Stands for normal saline, a common IV solution.
supp: Refers to suppositories used for medication administration.
ungt: Abbreviation for ointment formulation.

ac: Stands for "ante cibum," meaning before meals.
ad lib: Indicates "as desired," allowing for patient discretion.
am: Refers to "morning," commonly used in scheduling doses.
bid: Denotes "bis in die," or twice a day, indicating frequency of administration.
hs: Abbreviation for "hora somni," meaning at bedtime, suggesting time for dosage.
pc: Stands for "post cibum," meaning after meals, used for post meal instructions.
prn: Means "pro re nata," which translates to as necessary, often used for medications taken as needed.
qam: Indicates "quaque die ante meridiem," meaning every morning, specifying routine.
qd: Represents "quaque die," implying once a day, to be followed daily.
q1h: Means "quaque uno hora," indicating every hour for scheduled medications.
qhs: Refers to "quaque hora somni," or every night at bedtime for nocturnal dosing.
qid: Stands for "quater in die," meaning four times a day, used for regular dosing.
q3d: Indicates every three days for medication intervals.
q2h: Means every two hours for dosing schedules.
STAT: Represents "statim," meaning immediately, often used in urgent situations.
tid: Refers to "ter in die," meaning three times a day, indicating medication frequency.

Measurements and Forms of Medication

C: Abbreviation for Celsius, used in temperature measurement.
caps: Short for capsules, referring to a pill formulation.
cm: Stands for centimeter, a unit of length measurement.
g: Represents gram, a unit of mass used in dosing.
gtt: Denotes drop or drops, commonly used for liquid medications.
ID: Initial dose, indicating the first administered amount of medication.
kg: Abbreviation for kilogram, also a mass measurement unit.
kj: Represents kilojoule, a unit for energy content.
L: Stands for litre, a volume measurement unit.
m: Represents metre, another unit of measurement.
mcg: Denotes microgram, often used in precise dosing.
mg: Stands for milligram, a common unit for medication.
mL: Represents millilitre, a smaller measure of liquid volume.
mm: Stands for millimetre, used in measurements of length.
ss: Denotes one half, generally indicating dosage.
iss: Represents one and a half, typically in dosage calculation.
i, ii, iii, iv: Indicates one (i), two (ii), three (iii), and four (iv).

Medication Administration Routes and Forms

tab: Abbreviation for tablet, a common oral form of medication.
IM: Stands for intramuscular, describing the method of administration.
IV: Indicates intravenous, referring to delivery directly into the bloodstream.
Lax: Stands for laxative, indicating the purpose of the medication.
LD: Abbreviation for last dose, used in medication timing.
MAR: Refers to medication administration record, a document for tracking doses.
po: Means orally, by mouth, describing administration route.
PV: Stands for per vagina, indicating a specific route for administration.
Pr: Represents per rectum, another specified route for dosing.
Rx: Abbreviation for prescription, indicating an authorized medication order.
sc: Means subcutaneous, describing a method of injection.
subling, sl: Refers to under the tongue, a route for quick absorption.

Solutions and Compounds

D5W: 5% dextrose in water, a common intravenous solution.
D/S, D/W: Refers to dextrose in saline or water, used in fluid therapy.
2/3-1/3: Indicates a solution composition of 2/3 dextrose and 1/3 saline.
H2O: Represents water, essential for hydration and administration contexts.
NS: Stands for normal saline, commonly used in medical treatments.
supp: Abbreviation for suppository, a form of medication for rectal use.
ungt: Means ointment, a topical form of medication.

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This quiz focuses on common medical abbreviations related to time, amounts, routes, and forms of medication. It aims to help learners understand and memorize these terms essential for medical practice. Perfect for students in healthcare fields.