Medication Aide abbreviations Questions and Answers Graded A

Medication Aide abbreviations Questions and Answers Graded A gm - gram mg - milligram mcg - microgram cc - cubic centimeter ml - milliliter tsp - teaspoonful tbsp - tablespoon gtt - drop ss - 1/2 oz - ounce mEq - milliequivalent PO - by mouth PR - Per rectum OD - right eye OS - left eye OU - both eyes AD - right ear AS - left ear AU - both ears SL - Sublingual (under the tongue) SQ - Subcutaneous (under the skin) per GT - through gastrostomy tube MAR - medication administration record OTC - over the counter SIG - label or directions QD - every day BID - twice a day TID - three times a day QID - four times a day q_h - every__ hour qhs - at bedtime ac - before meals pc - after meals prn - as needed QOD - every other day ac/hs - before meals and at bedtime pc/hs - after meals and at bedtime stat - immediately Š ( the letter S with a straight line above it means) - with out tinc - tincture h/hr - hour q - every tab - tablet d/c - discontinue elix - elixir NPO - nothing by mouth cap - capsule ĉ (the letter C with a straight line symbol above it means ) - with ad lib - as desired ASAP - as soon as possible dil - dissolve or dilute kg - kilogram HOB - head of bed L - liter LOC - laxative of choice