Rx Filling Directions
What is sig?
write (directions on a label)
What is lb?
pound
What is AM?
morning
What is QD?
What is IM?
intramuscular
What is qs?
a sufficient quantity
What is mcg?
microgram
What is BID?
twice a day
What is PRN?
as needed
What is PO?
by mouth (orally)
What is ad?
up to; to make
What is tsp?
teaspoon
What is NPO?
nothing by mouth
What is N&V?
nausea and vomiting
What is SL?
sublingual
What is aa?
of each
What is BSA?
body surface area
What is HS?
at bedtime
What is QID?
What is SUBQ (or SC or SQ)?
subcutaneous
What is d.t.d.?
give of such doses
What is gtt?
drop (like eye drops)
What is ac?
before meals
What is bc?
after meals
What is IVP?
intravenous push