Common Prescription Abbreviations

Match the route of administration with its abbreviation

• sl

• vaginally

• PR

• rectally

• PV

• injection

• inj

• inhalation

• inh

• sublingually

What is the abbreviation for "orally" or "by mouth"

• po

• o

• bm

• oral

How do you abbreviate "day"

• d

• qd

• q

• dd

What is the abbreviation for "as needed"?

• an

• in

• fn

• prn

Match each frequency with its correct abbreviation.

• four times daily

• TID

• daily

• BID

• twice daily

• QD

• three times daily

• QID

What is the abbreviation for "discontinue"?

• dc

• dic

• disc

• d/c

How would you abbreviate "every four to six hours as needed"

• e4-6h prn

• q4-6h prn

• q4-6h an

• e4-6h an

Match the measurement of volume to the correct abbreviation

• oz

• tablespoon

• tsp

• teaspoon

• mL

• liter

• tbsp

• milliliter

• L

• ounce

Match the dosage form to the abbreviation

• pulv

• orally disintegrating tablet

• tab

• supp

• ung

• powder

• suppository

• ointment

• ODT

• tablet

Match the release form to the abbreviation

• ER, XR

• immediate release

• IR

• sustained release

• SR

• delayed release

• DR

• extended release