Abbreviations and Dosage Calculations in Pharmacology

These flashcards cover common medical abbreviations and dosage calculations essential for pharmacology.

prn, p.r.n.

As needed

STAT, stat

Immediately

hs

At bedtime, hours of sleep

q2h

Every 2 hours

pc, p.c.

After meal

ac, a.c.

Before meals

q.a.m.

Every morning

bid, b.i.d.

Twice a day

tid, t.i.d.

Three times a day

IM

Intramuscular

Subcut

Subcutaneous

IV

Intravenous

IVPB

Intravenous piggyback

NG, NGT

Nasogastric tube

ID

Intradermal

PO, p.o.

Orally or by mouth

pr, p.r.

Per rectum

Supp

Suppository

NPO, n.p.o.

Nothing by mouth

SL, sl

Sublingual

EC

Enteric coated

Cap, caps

Capsule

Elix.

Elixir

Tab

Tablet

Susp

Suspension

ER

Extended release

CR

Controlled release

SR

Sustained release

NS, N/S

Normal saline

min

Minute

mL

Milliliter

mEq

Milliequivalent

mg

Milligram

kg

Kilogram

mcg

Microgram

gtt

Drops