Common Pharmacology Abbreviations

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Across
  1. 1. This means take four times daily
  2. 5. SL or under the tongue
  3. 8. qhs (2 words)
  4. 9. When you see a c with a line above it, what does it mean?
  5. 12. Ouch! IM means you are going to receive a.....(2 words)
Down
  1. 2. When you see IV on an order it means this.
  2. 3. This is the abbreviation for as needed by the client/patient
  3. 4. prn (2 words)
  4. 6. this means your patient will be taking meds three times a day
  5. 7. When you hear stat you better do this ___________!
  6. 10. How many times a day would you take medication if prescribed twice daily
  7. 11. If you see Cap on a prescription, what would it mean?