Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 In a message dated 8/5/2005 12:42:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes: Subject: dosage abbrieviations in prescriptions Aaon: prn = as needed sid = once daily (Sometimes I've seen od for once daily but it can also mean overdose) q____hr = every ______ hours. Many medical abbreviations have several meanings. Interpretation depends on context. Also there may be differing abbreviations for the same thing but it varies as to where the person was educated. Very confusing and also sometimes dangerous. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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