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What does 'od' stand for?
What does 'os' mean?
Which abbreviation means 'both eyes'?
What does 'pc' refer to?
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What does 'pm' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'po'?
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What does 'pr' stand for?
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What does 'pv' mean?
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What does 'prn' signify?
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What does 'q' indicate?
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What does 'qd' mean?
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What does 'QID' stand for?
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What does 'QOD' signify?
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What does 'SQ(/SC)' indicate?
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What does 'sig' stand for?
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Study Notes
Abbreviations for Medical Terminology
- od: Refers to "right eye" in prescriptions and medical documentation.
- os: Denotes "left eye," commonly used in eye care contexts.
- ou: Stands for "both eyes," indicating treatments or observations related to both ocular organs.
Medical Directions for Administration
- pc: Indicates administration of medication "after meals," useful for timing doses.
- pm: Refers to medication taken in the "evening," specifying time for dosing.
- po: Means "by mouth," describing the route of oral medication administration.
- pr: Signifies that medication is to be administered "rectally."
- pv: Indicates administration "vaginally" for certain treatments.
Frequency and Dosage Instructions
- prn: Abbreviation for "as needed" (from Latin pro re nata), indicating when to administer a treatment based on necessity.
- q: Stands for "every," often used in prescription writing to indicate frequency.
- qd: Indicates "every day" or "daily," specifying a once-a-day regimen.
- QID: Represents "four times a day," detailing a frequent dosing schedule.
- QOD: Means "every other day," providing a less frequent dosing approach.
- qs: Refers to "sufficient quantity," often used to indicate the amount needed.
Routes of Administration
- SQ (or SC): Denotes "subcutaneously," referring to injections given into the layering of fat under the skin.
- sig: Short for "write on label," guiding labeling directions on medication containers.
- SL: Stands for "sublingually," indicating medication that is placed under the tongue for absorption.
Measurement Units
- tbsp: Abbreviation for "tablespoon," a unit of volume often used in dosing.
- tsp: Means "teaspoon," commonly used for smaller doses in medication administration.
Additional Dosing Instructions
- tid: Signifies "three times daily," commonly used in prescriptions for frequent daily dosing.
- utd: Stands for "as directed," indicating that administration should follow specific instructions from a healthcare professional.
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Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations from O to U with this set of flashcards. Each card includes a common abbreviation and its definition. Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals looking to sharpen their skills.