Common Prescription Abbreviations

Match the route of administration with its abbreviation

• PV

• sublingually

• sl

• rectally

• inh

• vaginally

• PR

• injection

• inj

• inhalation

What is the abbreviation for "orally" or "by mouth"

• po

• o

• bm

• oral

How do you abbreviate "day"

• d

• qd

• q

• dd

What is the abbreviation for "as needed"?

• an

• in

• fn

• prn

Match each frequency with its correct abbreviation.

• daily

• BID

• three times daily

• TID

• four times daily

• QID

• twice daily

• QD

What is the abbreviation for "discontinue"?

• dc

• dic

• disc

• d/c

How would you abbreviate "every four to six hours as needed"

• e4-6h prn

• q4-6h prn

• q4-6h an

• e4-6h an

Match the measurement of volume to the correct abbreviation

• mL

• teaspoon

• oz

• liter

• tsp

• milliliter

• L

• ounce

• tbsp

• tablespoon

Match the dosage form to the abbreviation

• ung

• supp

• pulv

• tablet

• ODT

• powder

• suppository

• ointment

• tab

• orally disintegrating tablet

Match the release form to the abbreviation

• IR

• immediate release

• DR

• delayed release

• SR

• sustained release

• ER, XR

• extended release