Abbreviations used in medication orders.

• What does the abbreviation "IM" stand for in medication orders?

  Intramuscular
• What is the purpose of medication order abbreviations?

  They save time and space in prescriptions
• What are common medication order abbreviations and their meanings?

  • PO: By mouth
  • IM: Intramuscular
  • IV: Intravenous
  • q6h: Every 6 hours
  • prn: As needed
• What does "prn" mean in a medication order?

  As needed
• What does the abbreviation "qd" stand for?

  Once a day
• How would you interpret "Morphine 10 mg IM q4h prn pain"?

  10 mg of Morphine intramuscularly every 4 hours as needed
• What does "q6h" indicate in a medication order?

  Every 6 hours
• What does the abbreviation "IV" signify in medication orders?

  Intravenous administration of medication
• How often is medication taken if it is prescribed as "tid"?

  Three times a day
• What does "qid" indicate for medication frequency?

  Four times a day
• What does "ac" stand for in medication administration?

  Before meals
• What does the prescription "Amoxicillin 250 mg PO tid" imply?

  Take 250 mg of Amoxicillin three times a day by mouth
• What does "pc" indicate regarding medication timing?

  After meals
• What does "mcg" represent in dosage terms?

  Micrograms
• What does the abbreviation "q6h" signify?

  Every 6 hours
• What does "bid" mean in medication frequency?

  Twice a day
• How often is medication taken if prescribed as "q12h"?

  Every 12 hours
• When is the unit "mcg" typically used?

  For potent drugs requiring smaller doses
• What does "q24h" mean in terms of medication frequency?

  Every 24 hours
• What does "g" stand for in dosage abbreviations?

  Grams
• Why are milligrams commonly used in medications?

  They are suitable for many medications
• How is medication administered when using the abbreviation PO?

  It is taken orally like tablets or liquids
• What does the abbreviation PO stand for in medication administration?

  By Mouth
• What does the abbreviation SC stand for in medication administration?

  Subcutaneous
• How is medication administered when using the abbreviation IM?

  It is injected directly into a muscle
• How is medication administered when using the abbreviation IV?

  It is injected directly into a vein
• What are the common frequency abbreviations for medication?

  • qd: Once a day
  • bid: Twice a day
  • tid: Three times a day
  • qid: Four times a day
  • q6h: Every 6 hours
  • q12h: Every 12 hours
  • q24h: Every 24 hours
  • pc: After meals
  • ac: Before meals
• What type of medications typically use grams as a dosage unit?

  Higher doses or weight-based medications
• What does "kg" represent in dosage measurements?

  Kilograms
• What does "Paracetamol 500 mg PO q6h" indicate?

  • Take 500 milligrams of Paracetamol
  • Route: by mouth (PO)
  • Frequency: every 6 hours (q6h)
• How is "kg" used in medication dosing?

  To calculate doses based on patient weight
• How is medication administered when using the abbreviation SC?

  It is injected under the skin
• What does the abbreviation "ac" indicate?

  Before meals
• What does "Alprazolam 375 mcg PO qhs" mean?

  • Take 375 micrograms of Alprazolam
  • Route: by mouth (PO)
  • Frequency: once at bedtime (qhs)
• What does the abbreviation "qhs" stand for?

  At bedtime
• What are the common time abbreviations for medication administration?

  • qhs: At bedtime
  • ac: Before meals
  • pc: After meals
  • hs: At night
• What does the abbreviation "hs" refer to?

  At night
• What does the abbreviation IV stand for in medication administration?

  Intravenous
• What are the common route abbreviations for medication administration?

  • PO: By Mouth
  • IM: Intramuscular
  • IV: Intravenous
  • SC: Subcutaneous
• Why are common route abbreviations important in medication administration?

  • Ensure clarity in prescribing
  • Prevent medication errors
  • Facilitate communication among healthcare providers