This abbreviation means the medication is given by mouth.
What is PO?
This abbreviation means medication is given as needed.
What is PRN?
This abbreviation means three times a day.
What is t.i.d., TID?
This abbreviation means medication is given under the skin.
What is SQ (SubQ)?
This abbreviation means before meals.
What is AC?
This abbreviation means four times a day.
q.i.d., QID
This abbreviation means medication is given into the muscle.
What is IM?
This abbreviation means after meals.
What is PC?
This abbreviation means every 2 hours.
What is q2h
This abbreviation means medication is given under the tongue.
What is SL?
This abbreviation means at bedtime.
What is HS?
This abbreviation means before noon.
am
Medication is given through a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.
What is NG?
This abbreviation means immediately.
What is STAT?
What is IVP?