Chapter 15 (Diagnostic Procedures)
Al = pertaining to
Anti = against
Cutane = skin
Derm = skin
Ic = pertaining to
Lingu = tongue
Ology = study of
Ours = pertaining to
Pharmacy = drug
Pryet = fever
Sub = under
Trans = across
Frequently used drug administration abbreviations:
ac = before meals
pc = after meals
NPO = nothing by mouth
po = by mouth
PRN = as needed
qh = every hour
qd = every day
qhs = every night
bid = twice a day
tid = three times a day
qid = four times a day
qod = every other day
Rx = prescription
Dx = diagnosis
Tx = treatment
Hx = history