Route of Administration
What does po stand for?
By mouth
What does ac stand for?
Before meals
What does qs stand for?
Quantity sufficient
What does ou* stand for?
Both eyes
What does qh stand for?
Every hour
What does pr stand for?
Rectal
What does bid stand for?
Twice daily
What does gtts stand for?
Drops
What does ad* stand for?
Right ear
What does qid stand for?
4 times a day
What does pv stand for?
Vaginal
What does hs* stands for?
At bedtime
What does ha stand for?
Headache
What does as* stand for?
Left ear
What does tid stand for?
3 times a day
What does au* stand for?
Both ears
What does pc stand for?
After meals
What does aaa stand for?
Apply to affected area
What does bu stand for?
Buccal
What does wa stand for?
While awake
What does sc*, sq*, sub q* stand for?
Subcutaneous
What does prn stand for?
As needed
What does ung stand for?
Ointment
What does sl stand for?
Sublingual
Bonus* What does it stand for
Intrathecal