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HS or qhs

Hour of sleep or bedtime

bid or BID

Twice a day

sq. or SQ

Subcutaneous

qod or QOD

Every other day

qd or QD

Once a day

gm

Gram

mg

Milligram

pc

After meals

OTC

Over the counter

po

By mouth

q

Every

ac

Before meals

qid or QID

Four times a day

tsp

Teaspoonful

prn or PRN

As needed

Tbsp

Tablespoonful

tid or TID

Three times daily

ml

Milliliter

oz

Ounce

MAR

Medication administration record