FHS--Understanding Medication Frequency Abbreviations

What does the abbreviation 'ac' signify?

• After meals

• At bedtime

• Every hour

• Before meals

Which abbreviation is recommended to avoid due to potential confusion with 'half strength'?

• qod

• qd

• pc

• hs

Which abbreviation is used to indicate medication should be taken after meals?

• ac

• pc

• am

• pm

What does 'q4h' mean?

• At 4 PM

• Every 4 hours

• Four times a day

• Every 4 minutes

What does 'tid' indicate?

• At bedtime

• Every three hours

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

What does 'bid' mean?

• Before meals

• Twice a day

• As needed

• Every two hours

What does 'prn' stand for?

• Before meals

• As needed

• After meals

• Immediately

How many doses per day does 'q6h' equate to?

• 3 doses

• 6 doses

• 2 doses

• 4 doses

What is the meaning of 'stat'?

• Before meals

• Every hour

• As needed

• Immediately