| A | B |
|---|
| parenteral | any route other than gastrointestinal |
| vials | closed containers with rubber stoppers thru which a needle can be inserted to withdraw medication |
| I V Push | direct injection of a medication into a vein |
| controlled-release tablets | high concentration of drug, to be absorbed slowly |
| medications | drugs given for therapeutic purposes |
| gt | drop |
| enteric coated tablets | coated with substance insoluble to stomach acid |
| pc | after meals |
| ac | before meals |
| ampule | drug in single dose glass container |
| bid | twice daily |
| qd | daily |
| qid | four times daily |
| q6h | every six hours |
| PRN | As needed |
| ad lib | as desired |
| stat | immediately |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
