List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions

List of Abbreviations Used in Medical Prescriptions

This is a list of common abbreviations used in medical prescriptions. These abbreviations are used by healthcare professionals to denote the specific instructions and details of a patient's prescription.

A

AC (Latin: ante cibum) means "before meals". It is often used in medical prescriptions to indicate the frequency of medication intake.

BID (Latin: bis in die) means "twice a day". This is a common instruction for medication frequency.

B

BM stands for "bowel movement". It is often used in medical prescriptions to indicate the patient's bowel condition.

C

CC (Latin: cum cibo) means "with food". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate that the medication should be taken with meals.

D

D/C stands for "discontinue". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate that the medication should be stopped.

E

ET (Latin: et) means "and". It is often used in medical prescriptions to indicate the combination of different medications.

F

FU stands for "follow up". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the need for a follow-up appointment or check-up.

G

GT stands for "gastrostomy tube". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the method of medication administration.

H

HS (Latin: hora somni) means "at bedtime". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the timing of medication intake.

I

IM stands for "intramuscular". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the method of medication administration.

J

J stands for "joint". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the area of the body where the medication should be applied.

K

KVO (Latin: keep vein open) is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the need to keep a vein open for medication administration.

L

LFT stands for "liver function test". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the need for a specific diagnostic test.

M

Mg stands for "milligram". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the dosage of medication.

N

NPO (Latin: nil per os) means "nothing by mouth". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate that the patient should not eat or drink anything.

O

OD (Latin: oculus dexter) means "right eye". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the area of the body where the medication should be applied.

P

PO (Latin: per os) means "by mouth". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the method of medication administration.

Q

QD (Latin: quaque die) means "every day". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the frequency of medication intake.

R

Rx stands for "prescription". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the need for a specific medication.

S

SC or SQ stands for "subcutaneous". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the method of medication administration.

T

TID (Latin: ter in die) means "three times a day". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the frequency of medication intake.

U

U stands for "unit". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the dosage of medication.

V

VS stands for "vital signs". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the need for monitoring vital signs.

W

WNL stands for "within normal limits". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate that the patient's condition is within normal limits.

X

X stands for "times". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the frequency of medication intake.

Y

YO stands for "years old". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the age of the patient.

Z

Z stands for "zero". It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate the absence of a specific condition or symptom.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions
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