Medical Abbreviations

What does the medical abbreviation QD stand for?

• Four Times Daily

• Every Other Day

• Once Daily

• Every Morning

What does TID mean in medical terms?

• Twice Daily

• Three Times Daily

• Every Night at Bedtime

• Every 2 Hours

Which abbreviation is used to indicate a medication should be taken at bedtime?

• QD

• QAM

• QHS

• QID

If a medication is prescribed as PRN, how should it be taken?

• As Needed

• By Mouth

• Every Hour

• Subcutaneous

What does the abbreviation NPO signify?

• Nothing By Mouth

• Once Every Hour

• Over The Counter

• Intramuscular

How is a medication administered if it is labeled IM?

• Intravenously

• By Mouth

• Intramuscular

• Subcutaneous

What does the abbreviation BID mean in medical terms?

• Before Meals

• Twice Daily

• Once Every Night

• Every Morning

How is a medication administered if it is labeled PO?

• Intravenously

• By Mouth

• Intramuscular

• Subcutaneous

What does the medical abbreviation IV stand for?

• Intravenous

• Inside Vision

• International Verification

• Intra-arterial

What does the medical abbreviation QID stand for?

• Once Daily

• Twice Daily

• Three Times Daily

• Four Times Daily