These abbreviations are used in the context of prescription drugs.
ABX - antibiotics
AC - before meals
Ad lib - at will, as desired
BID - bis in dies (twice a day)
CAP - capsule
GTT - drop-liquid measurement
i - 1
ii - 2
iii - 3
iv - 4
v - 5
MDD - maximum daily dose
NPO - nothing by mouth
OCP - oral contraceptive pill
OPV - oral polio vaccine
OTC - over the counter
PC - after meals
PCN - penicillin
PNV - prenatal vitamins
PO - per os (by mouth)
PRN - as needed
q2h - every 2 hours
q3h - every 3 hours
qam - every morning
qd - once a day
qh - once every hour
qhs - at bedtime
qid - four times a day
qod - every other day
qpm - every evening
RDI - recommended daily intake
Rx - prescription, treatment
SC/SQ - subcutaneous
TAB - tablet
TIW - three times a week
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