Common Prescription Abbreviations

Match the route of administration with its abbreviation

• inh

• inhalation

• PR

• vaginally

• PV

• sublingually

• inj

• injection

• sl

• rectally

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

• QD

• twice daily

• TID

• daily

• BID

• 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

• mL

• ounce

• oz

• teaspoon

• tbsp

• tablespoon

• tsp

• liter

• L

• milliliter

Match the dosage form to the abbreviation

• pulv

• tablet

• suppository

• supp

• ung

• ointment

• tab

• orally disintegrating tablet

• ODT

• powder

Match the release form to the abbreviation

• DR

• extended release

• IR

• sustained release

• ER, XR

• delayed release

• SR

• immediate release