MEDICAL ABBREVIATION

 ABBREVIATION   - MEANING

A.C.  -  before meals

B.D./B.D.S- twice a day

ID- Intradermal

IM- Intramuscular

IV- Intravenous

NS- Normal saline

IN- Intranasal

PR- Rectally

PV- Vaginally

Q.A.D.- Every other day

Q.A.M.- Every morning

Q.D.S./Q.I.D.- 4 times a day

SC- Subcutaneous

STAT- Immediately

SUPP.- Suppository

TPN- Total parental nutrition