Common Pharmacy Abbreviations
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Vocabulary flashcards reviewing common pharmacy abbreviations and their meanings.
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ac
Before meal "Ante Cibum"
pc
After meal "Post Cibum"
am
Morning
pm
Afternoon/evening
hs
At night "hora somni"
prn
As needed "pro re nata"
q
Every/each
q6h
Every 6 hours
bid
Twice a day
tid
Three times a day
qid
Four times a day
tiw
Three times a week
ATC
Around the clock
ad
Right ear "Auras Dexter"
as
Left ear "Auras sinnester"
au
Both ears "Auras Unitas"
od
Right eye "Oculus Dexter"
os
Left eye "Oculus Sinnester"
ou
Both eyes "Oculus Unitas"
po
By Mouth
pr
Per rectum
sl
Sublingual "under the tongue"
top
Topically
aaa
Apply to affected area
DAW
Dispense as written
TAD
Take as directed
stat
At once or Immediately
ung
Ointment
lb
pound
kg
kilograms