Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms

What does the abbreviation 'BID' stand for in a prescription?

Twice a day (from the Latin 'bis in die').

What does 'TID' indicate regarding medication frequency?

Three times a day (from the Latin 'ter in die').

What does 'QID' mean on a medication order?

Four times a day (from the Latin 'quater in die').

What does the abbreviation 'PRN' stand for?

As needed (from the Latin 'pro re nata').

What does 'PO' mean regarding the route of administration?

By mouth (from the Latin 'per os').

What does 'IV' stand for in clinical practice?

Intravenous, referring to administration directly into a vein.

What does 'IM' stand for regarding an injection?

Intramuscular, referring to administration into the muscle tissue.

What does 'Rx' typically signify in a medical context?

Prescription or take this (from the Latin 'recipe').

What does 'SQ' or 'SubQ' stand for in medication administration?

Subcutaneous, referring to an injection into the fatty layer under the skin.

In medical charting, what does 'Hx' represent?

History, referring to the patient's past medical background.