Foundations’ Abbreviations

ac Before meals pc After meals

Ca Calcium K Potassium
Cap or Capsule Tab Tablet
cap
PO By mouth PR By rectum
NPO Nothing by mouth NG, ng Nasogastric tube
NKDA No known drug allergies NKA No known allergies
g Gram mg Milligram
mcg Microgram mEq Milliequivalent
mL Milliliter L Liter
lb Pound oz ounce
gtt, gtts Drop, drops subcut Subcutaneous
SL Sublingual ID Intradermal
IM Intramuscular IV Intravenous
IVPB Intravenous Piggyback stat Immediately
prn As needed q Every
qh Every hour q2 h Every 2 hours
q4 h Every 4 hours q6 h Every 6 hours
q8 h Every 8 hours q12 h Every 12 hours
BID Twice a day (q12 h) TID Three times a day (q8 h)
QID Four times a day (q6 h) Add your own below

7/2021 LJD