Study Guide: Times of Drug Administration
Times of drug administration.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| Bid | twice a day |
| HS | at bedtime |
| pc | after meals |
| Prn | as needed |
| Q am, QM | every morning |
| QD, qd | every day |
| Qh | every hour |
| Q2h | every 2 hours |
| Q3h | every 3 hours |
| Qid f | our times a day |
| Qod | every other day |
| STAT | immediately |
| Tid | three times a day |
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