Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
Ready-made medical abbreviations flashcards with plain-English meanings and a built-in spaced-repetition study system. Learn the shorthand on charts, orders, and prescriptions — no Anki setup, no subscription. Buy the deck once and keep it for life.
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- BID/ say 'B-I-D' or 'bid' /
- Twice a day. From the Latin bis in die. Describes how often a medication or task is scheduled.
- TID/ say 'T-I-D' /
- Three times a day. From the Latin ter in die.
- QID/ say 'Q-I-D' /
- Four times a day. From the Latin quater in die.
- OD/ say 'O-D' /
- Once daily in prescribing (from omni die). Note: OD can also mean the right eye (oculus dexter) in eye care, so context matters.
- BD/ say 'B-D' /
- Twice a day. From the Latin bis die. Common in UK and Commonwealth prescribing (equivalent to BID).
- TDS/ say 'T-D-S' /
- Three times a day. From the Latin ter die sumendum. Common in UK prescribing (equivalent to TID).
- PRN/ say 'P-R-N' or 'as needed' /
- As needed. From the Latin pro re nata. The dose is given only when required, such as for pain or nausea.
- STAT/ 'stat' /
- Immediately, without delay. From the Latin statim.
- AC/ say 'A-C' /
- Before meals. From the Latin ante cibum.
- PC/ say 'P-C' /
- After meals. From the Latin post cibum.
- HS/ say 'H-S' /
- At bedtime. From the Latin hora somni.
- PO/ say 'P-O' /
- By mouth. From the Latin per os. Describes a medication that is swallowed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to learn medical abbreviations?
Spaced repetition — reviewing each abbreviation at increasing intervals — is the most efficient way to move them into long-term memory. Grouping them by type (frequency, route, chart notes, labs) helps too, which is how this deck is organized.
How can I memorize medical abbreviations easily?
Learn them in small themed batches instead of one long list, connect each to its Latin root where there is one (PRN from pro re nata, NPO from nil per os), and review a little every day. The deck schedules the reviews for you.
Do these medical abbreviations flashcards include audio?
Yes. Cards include audio so you can hear each one, and the built-in spaced-repetition system schedules your reviews. Everything runs in your browser and on mobile.
Do I need Anki or a subscription?
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