Abbreviation 1. Ac 2. pc 3. po or PO 4. cap 5. dil 6. H 7. hs 8. kg or Kg 9. l or L 10. OD 11. OS 12. OU 13. Prn 14. Q 15. Qam 16. q2h 17.

Qod 18. Stat 19. Tab 20. Susp 21. Sup 22. CBR 23. BRP 24. ad lib 25. Od 26. bid 27. tid 28. qid 29. gr 30. gtt 31. mcg or ug 32. cc 33. A 34. Am 35. Bid 36. C 37. cc (ml) 38. c/o 39. d/c 40. Dx 41. Hs 42. MOR 43. Mg 44. ml (cc) 45. Npo 46. OTC 47. p 48. Pm 49. Po 50. Rx 51. S 52. Tbsp. 53. Tsp 54. XR, XL, CR, LA,SR

Explanation before meals after meals by mouth Capsule dissolve, dilute Hour at bedtime/hours of sleep Kilogram Liter right eye left eye both eyes when needed Every every morning every two hours every other day Immediately Tablet suspension suppository complete bed rest bathroom privileges freely, as desired once a day twice a day three times a day four times a day grain drop Microgram `ml Before Morning twice daily With cubic centimeter complains of Discontinue Diagnosis Bedtime medication observation Record Milligram Milliliter nothing by mouth over-the-counter After Afternoon by mouth (oral) Prescription Without Tablespoon Teaspoon extended release

Major Classifications of Medications 1. Analgesic 2. Antacid 3. Antianxiety 4. Antiasthmatic 5. Antibacterial/Antibiotic 6. Anticoagulant 7. Anticonvulsant 8. Antidepressant 9. Antidiarrheal 10.Antidote 11.Antiemetic 12.Antifungal 13.Antihistamine 14.Antihypertensive 15.Antipsychotic 16.Antipyretic 17.Antitussive 18.Antiulcer 19.Antiviral 20.Bronchodilator 21.Cardiovascular Agent 22.Diuretic 23.Expectorant 24.Gastrointestinal Stimulant 25.Glucocorticoids 26.Hormones 27.Hypoglycemic Medication 28.Laxative 29.Non steroidal Anti Inflammatory Agents 30.Over the Counter(OTC) 31.Psychotropic 32.Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 33.Sedative/Hypnotic 34.Stimulant 35.Topical Steroid relieves pain reduces or eliminates acids in the stomach decreases anxiety treats asthma kills or slows the growth of bacteria slows blood clotting prevents or stops seizures relieves depression stops or decreases diarrhea counteracts overdoses of medication or toxic substances controls nausea and vomiting treats fungal infections reduces symptoms of allergies decreases high blood pressure treats psychosis and controls behavior reduces fever relieves cough treats heartburn and decreases secretion of stomach acid manages or prevents viral infections treats bronchospasm in asthma treats heart and circulatory disorders increases urine output induces cough and movement of fluid from respiratory tract stimulates motility of the upper GI tract and accelerates stomach emptying reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system treats hormone deficiency including diabetes, hypothyroidism and menopause treats and controls diabetes stimulates and loosens the bowels control pain, fever and inflammatory conditions such as muscle or joint pain medications that do not require a prescription treats behavior/mental health issues stops muscle spasms and relieves painful musculoskeletal conditions induces sleep schedule II controlled substance which produces central nervous system stimulation reduces inflammation of various skin conditions due to dermatitis, insect bites, poison ivy, and the like

Formula for computation of dosage: Oral medications: solids Desired dose= quantity of drug Stock Dose (D/S=Q) ex: An antihypertensive agent, minoxidil(Loniten)5mg p.o is ordered. Stock is 2.5mg/tab. How many tablets should be administered? Answer: D= 5mg =2tablets S = 2.5mg/tablet Formula for computation of dosage: Oral medications: Liquid preparations Desired dose X Dilution = Quantity of drug Stock Dose ex: Paracetamol 250mg / 5 ml , give 500 mg P.O every 4 hours RTC. Answer: D= 500mg X 5ml =10ml S = 250 mg