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What does the abbreviation AD stand for?

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Right Ear

Commonly used in medical prescriptions.

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What does AS mean in medical terms?

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Left Ear

Often used in audiology and prescriptions.

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What does the abbreviation AU signify?

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Both Ears

Used in contexts involving hearing or ear treatments.

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What does ad lib mean?

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As Patient Desires

Indicates that a patient can take medication as they wish.

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What does bid or BID stand for?

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Two Times Per Day

Commonly used in medication dosing instructions.

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What does the abbreviation cap refer to?

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Capsule

A common form of medication.

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What does CC mean in medical terminology?

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Cubic Centimeter

A unit of volume often used in medication dosages.

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What does d/c or D/C stand for?

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Discontinue

Used to indicate stopping a medication or treatment.

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What does dr refer to?

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Dram

A unit of weight or volume in apothecary systems.

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What does **Gm or gm or stand for?

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Gram

A metric unit of mass.

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What does gtt(s) mean?

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Drop(s)

Used in dosing liquid medications.

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What does HS stand for?

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Hour of Sleep

Indicates medication should be taken at bedtime.

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What does IU mean?

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International Units

A measure used for vitamins and hormones.

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What does Mcg refer to?

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Microgram

A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram.

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What does mg stand for?

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Milligrams

A common unit of measurement for medication dosages.

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What does ml mean?

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Milliliter

A unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter.

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What does OZ refer to?

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Ounce

A unit of weight or volume in the imperial system.

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What does prn mean in medical abbreviations?

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As Needed

Indicates that a medication can be taken when necessary.

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What does OD stand for?

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Right Eye

Used in ophthalmology and prescriptions.

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What does OS mean?

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Left Eye

Commonly used in eye care.

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What does OU signify?

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Both Eyes

Used in contexts involving eye treatments.

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What does n stand for?

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As Patient Desires

Indicates that a medication can be taken as needed.

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What does **q* mean?

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Every

Used in medication dosing schedules.

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What does qd or QD stand for?

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Once a Day

Indicates frequency of medication administration.

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What does **qh** mean?
Every Hour ## Footnote Used in medication dosing instructions.
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What does **q2H, g4H, g8H** refer to?
Every 2, 4, 8 Hours ## Footnote Indicates specific intervals for medication administration.
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What does **qhs** mean?
Every Night at Bedtime ## Footnote Indicates when to take medication.
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What does **qid or QID** stand for?
Four Times a Day ## Footnote Used in medication dosing schedules.
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What does **qod or QOD** mean?
Every Other Day ## Footnote Indicates frequency of medication administration.
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What does **SC or sq** stand for?
Subcutaneous ## Footnote Refers to a method of administering medication.
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What does **SL or sl** mean?
Sublingual ## Footnote Refers to a method of administering medication under the tongue.
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What does **stat** mean?
At Once ## Footnote Indicates urgency in medication administration.
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What does **supp** refer to?
Suppository ## Footnote A form of medication administered rectally or vaginally.
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What does **Susp** stand for?
Suspension ## Footnote A liquid form of medication containing solid particles.
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What does **tab** mean?
Tablet ## Footnote A common form of medication.
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What does **tid or TID** stand for?
Three Times a Day ## Footnote Indicates frequency of medication administration.
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What does **Tinct., tc** refer to?
Tincture ## Footnote A solution of alcohol and medicinal substances.
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What does **Tor Tbs** mean?
Tablespoon ## Footnote A unit of volume commonly used in cooking and medication.
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What does **tor tsp** stand for?
Teaspoon ## Footnote A smaller unit of volume used in cooking and medication.
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What does **U refer to?
Unit ## Footnote A measure used for medications, especially in insulin.
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What does **ung or oint** mean?
Ointment ## Footnote A topical medication form.
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What does **1 or ii** signify?
One or Two ## Footnote Indicates quantity in medication dosing.
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What does **pc** stand for?
After Meals ## Footnote Indicates when to take medication.
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What does **mEq** mean?
Milli equivalents ## Footnote A unit of measure for electrolytes in the body.
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