What does 1 GTT mean in medical terms?
What does 1 GTT mean in medical terms?
drops
gtt.: Abbreviation meaning drops (from the Latin “guttae”, drops). One of a number of hallowed abbreviations of Latin terms that have traditionally been used in prescriptions.
How many times is Qhs?
List of medical abbreviations: Q
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| q.h. | each hour (from Latin quaque hora) |
| q.h.s. | every bedtime (from Latin quaque hora somni) |
| q.i.d. | four times each day (from Latin quater in die) (not deprecated, but consider using “four times a day” instead. See the do-not-use list) |
What does GTTS mean in texting?
Summary of Key Points
| GTTS | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Got the T-Shirt |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
What does 2 GTTS mean in medical terms?
2 gtts bid. 2 drops twice a day.
How many hours is Qid?
4 Times-a-Day (QID) or Every 6 Hours (Q6H) on a Prescription.
Is bedtime an HS?
HS, from the Latin “hora somni,” means “take at bedtime.”
What is the abbreviation for at bedtime?
List of medical abbreviations: Latin abbreviations
| Abbrev. | Meaning | Latin (or New Latin) origin |
|---|---|---|
| gtt., gtts | drop(s) | gutta(e) |
| h., h | hour | hora |
| qhs, h.s., hs | at bedtime or half strength | hora somni |
| ii | two tablets | duos doses |
What does TD stands for?
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| TD | Test Drive |
| TD | Tetanus/Diphtheria (vaccination) |
| TD | Time Delay |
| TD | Technology Development |
What does 1 GTT ou HS mean on a prescription?
For example, a doctor may write “1 gtt OU HS” on a prescription for eye drops. This means “One drop into both eyes at bedtime.”.
What does bid and GTT mean?
Thanks. Both eyes twice a day. I don’t know about the beginning but bid means twice a day. Thanks a lot. I thought it had to be something like that. I know guttatum is latin for drop so gtt=drop makes sense. How’s OU both eyes?
What does QHS stand for on a prescription?
On the prescription hs also stands for bedtime. Therefore, when you put them together Qhs means “every bedtime” or “each bedtime.” Certain medications should be taken at bedtime either to prevent drowsiness during waking hours, to induce sleep or another reason. How Your Doctor Uses It
How many tk 1 to 2 TS Po qid should I take?
TK 1 TO 2 TS PO QID PRN P take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth four times a day as needed pain TK 1 TO 2 TS PO Q 4 TO 6 H PRN P take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain INL 2 PUFFS PO QID
