Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning |
---|---|
bid | twice daily |
BTD | breakthrough dose |
g | gram |
h | hour |
HS | bedtime |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | litre |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
min | minute |
mL | millilitre |
PO | by mouth |
PR | rectally |
prn | as needed |
qAM | every morning |
q1h | every hour |
q4h | every 4 hours |
q6h | every 6 hours |
qid | 4 times a day |
SC | subcutaneous |
SL | sublingual |
stat | immediately |
tab | tablet |
tid | 3 times a day |
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