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What does the abbreviation 'ad lib.' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'ad lib.' stand for?
- before meals
- morning, before noon
- freely (correct)
- twice daily
Which abbreviation is used for 'both ears'?
Which abbreviation is used for 'both ears'?
- a.d.
- a.l.
- a.u. (correct)
- A.T.C.
What does 'b.i.d.' indicate regarding medication dosage?
What does 'b.i.d.' indicate regarding medication dosage?
- twice daily (correct)
- as needed
- every hour
- freely
What is the meaning of 'a.c.' in prescription notes?
What is the meaning of 'a.c.' in prescription notes?
The abbreviation 'c' is used to indicate what?
The abbreviation 'c' is used to indicate what?
What does the abbreviation 'q.i.d.' represent in medical terms?
What does the abbreviation 'q.i.d.' represent in medical terms?
What does 'q.h.s.' indicate regarding medication timing?
What does 'q.h.s.' indicate regarding medication timing?
If a doctor prescribes 'q.o.d.', how often should the medication be taken?
If a doctor prescribes 'q.o.d.', how often should the medication be taken?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'SC' in medication delivery methods?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'SC' in medication delivery methods?
What does 's.a.' indicate when prescribing medication?
What does 's.a.' indicate when prescribing medication?
What does the abbreviation 'D5NS' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'D5NS' stand for?
What is meant by the abbreviation 'D.A.W.'?
What is meant by the abbreviation 'D.A.W.'?
Which abbreviation is used to refer to intravenous push?
Which abbreviation is used to refer to intravenous push?
What does 'elix.' abbreviate in pharmaceutical terminology?
What does 'elix.' abbreviate in pharmaceutical terminology?
What does 'gr' represent in medical dosage terms?
What does 'gr' represent in medical dosage terms?
Which of the following indicates 'every other day' in medical terms?
Which of the following indicates 'every other day' in medical terms?
What does 'H' stand for in pharmaceutical abbreviations?
What does 'H' stand for in pharmaceutical abbreviations?
Which of the following abbreviations refers to an emulsion?
Which of the following abbreviations refers to an emulsion?
What does the abbreviation 't.i.d.' represent?
What does the abbreviation 't.i.d.' represent?
What does 'supp.' refer to in medical terminology?
What does 'supp.' refer to in medical terminology?
Which of the following abbreviations is not recommended due to potential ambiguity?
Which of the following abbreviations is not recommended due to potential ambiguity?
What is the meaning of 'statim' in medical prescriptions?
What is the meaning of 'statim' in medical prescriptions?
The abbreviation 'tinct.' typically refers to what form of medication?
The abbreviation 'tinct.' typically refers to what form of medication?
What does the abbreviation 'top.' signify in a prescription?
What does the abbreviation 'top.' signify in a prescription?
In the context of medication, what does 'vag' denote?
In the context of medication, what does 'vag' denote?
What does the abbreviation 'h.s.' typically signify in a medical context?
What does the abbreviation 'h.s.' typically signify in a medical context?
Which abbreviation should be avoided due to its lack of recognition?
Which abbreviation should be avoided due to its lack of recognition?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'mg' in a medical context?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'mg' in a medical context?
What does 'p.c.' signify in medication instructions?
What does 'p.c.' signify in medication instructions?
What potential misinterpretation can occur with the abbreviation 'IU'?
What potential misinterpretation can occur with the abbreviation 'IU'?
What does 'q.o.d.' mean and what is a common mistake associated with it?
What does 'q.o.d.' mean and what is a common mistake associated with it?
Which term corresponds to the abbreviation 'N.S.'?
Which term corresponds to the abbreviation 'N.S.'?
Which of the following is a common misinterpretation for the abbreviation 'd/c'?
Which of the following is a common misinterpretation for the abbreviation 'd/c'?
What does 'o.d.' refer to in prescription terminology?
What does 'o.d.' refer to in prescription terminology?
What is the interpretation of 'q.a.d.' in medical dosing?
What is the interpretation of 'q.a.d.' in medical dosing?
What is the intended meaning of the abbreviation 'o.d.' in medical terminology?
What is the intended meaning of the abbreviation 'o.d.' in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'T.I.W.' represent, and what is a frequent error with it?
What does the abbreviation 'T.I.W.' represent, and what is a frequent error with it?
What does 'N.T.E.' stand for in medical prescriptions?
What does 'N.T.E.' stand for in medical prescriptions?
In a medical prescription, what does 'prn' indicate?
In a medical prescription, what does 'prn' indicate?
What misconception often arises from the abbreviation 'μg'?
What misconception often arises from the abbreviation 'μg'?
Which abbreviation represents 'by mouth' in medication instructions?
Which abbreviation represents 'by mouth' in medication instructions?
Flashcards
q.h.
q.h.
Abbreviation for "quaque hora", meaning "every hour"
q.d.
q.d.
Abbreviation for "quaque die", meaning "every day"
q.i.d.
q.i.d.
Abbreviation for "quater in die", meaning "four times a day"
q.s.
q.s.
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subq
subq
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aa
aa
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ad
ad
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bis
bis
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Liniment
Liniment
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Liquor
Liquor
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Minimum
Minimum
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More Dicto Utendus
More Dicto Utendus
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Milligram
Milligram
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Milliliter
Milliliter
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Nebula
Nebula
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D5W
D5W
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D5NS
D5NS
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Saline
Saline
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D/C
D/C
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Dieb. Alt. Diebus Alternis
Dieb. Alt. Diebus Alternis
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D.A.W.
D.A.W.
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IVP
IVP
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stat
stat
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u.d., ut.dict.
u.d., ut.dict.
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ung.
ung.
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top.
top.
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q4PM
q4PM
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q.d., q1d
q.d., q1d
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Study Notes
Prescription Abbreviations
- aa: of each
- ad: up to
- a.c.: before meals
- a.d.: right ear
- ad lib.: use as much as one desires
- admov.: apply
- agit: stir/shake
- alt. h.: every other hour
- a.m.: morning, before noon
- amp: ampule
- amt: amount
- aq: water
- a.l., a.s.: left ear
- A.T.C.: around the clock
- a.u.: both ears
- bis: twice
- b.d./b.i.d.: twice daily
- Β.Μ.: bowel movement
- bol.: as a large single dose (usually intravenously)
- B.S.: blood sugar
- B.S.A: body surface areas
- BUCC: inside cheek
- cap., caps.: capsule
- C: with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
- cibos: food
- CC: with food, (but also cubic centimetre)
- comp.: compound
Additional Abbreviations
- cr., crm: cream
- D5W: dextrose 5% solution
- D5NS: dextrose 5% in normal saline
- D.A.W.: dispense as written
- dc, D/C, disc: discontinue
- dieb. alt.: every other day
- dil.: dilute
- disp.: dispense
- diebus alternis: every other day
- div.: divide
- d.t.d.: give of such doses
- D.W.: distilled water
- elix.: elixir
- m.ds m.d. ure.m.p.: as directed
- emuls.: emulsion
- et: and
- ex aq: ex aqua
- fl., fld.: fluid
- ft.: make; let it be made.
- g: gram
- gr: grain
- gtt(s): drop(s)
- gutta(e): drop(s)
- H: hour
- h, hr: hour
- h.s.: at bedtime
- ID: intradermal
- IM: intramuscular
- inj.: injection
- IP: intraperitoneal
- IV: intravenous
- IVP: intravenous push
- IVPB: intravenous piggyback
- L.A.S.: label as such
- LCD: coal tar solution
- lin: liniment
- liq: solution
- ot.: lotion
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Test your knowledge on common prescription abbreviations used in medicine. This quiz covers a variety of abbreviations for dosages, frequencies, and other medical terminology that healthcare professionals use daily. Perfect for students and practitioners in the medical field.
