Short Forms
p.r.n
as needed
p.o
by mouth
Analgesic
relieves pain
Cathartic
A broad term for laxatives
Antidiarrheal
given to stop or control diarrhea
q.i.d
four times daily
tab
tablet
Anti-depressent
treat and control clinical depression
Anti-Inflammatory
Controls various inflammatory processes in the body, such as joint inflammation and pain
Anticonvulsant
given to prevent, control or relieve seizure activity
mL
milliliter
b.i.d
twice daily
Antipyretic
reduces fever
Anti-histamine
used to relieve allergies
Anti-anxiety
reduces stress levels and feelings of anxiety
h.s
bedtime
gt/gtt/gtts
drops
Immunosuppressant
Suppresses the body's immune system
Diuretic
Aids in the excretion of body fluid, which relieves symptoms of hypertension and congestive heart failure
Infection
A DISEASE PROCESS THAT RESULTS
FROM THE ENTRY AND SPREAD OF A
MICROORGANISM
a.c
before meals
p.c
after meals
Vasodilator
Causes the blood vessels to dilate, lowering blood pressure
Antacid
reduces the acidity in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract
What is the most effective way of protecting yourself against others?
Washing hands