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Med Abbrev
Abbreviations for Medical Professionals
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired; freely |
| H2O | aqueous: water |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| bid | twice a day |
| ORTH | orthopedics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| O.T. | occupational therapy |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
| DC | discontinue |
| d/c | discontinue |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| GU | genitourinary |
| amb | ambulate/walk |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ADL | activities of daily life |
| abd | abdomen |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop/drops (Latin: gutta) |
| H | hypodermically |
| HA | headache |
| h or hr | hour |
| HS | at bedtime |
| ID | intradermal |
| inj | injection |
| I&O | intake and output |
| iss | 1 1/2 or one and a half |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | I V piggyback |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| m | minimum |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| noc | night |
| NS | normal saline |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| PB | piggyback or IVPB |
| pc | after meals |
| po or per os | by mouth |
| prn | as needed or when necessary |
| pt | pint |
| pwd | powder |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| q8d | every 8 hours |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | as much as is sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| Rx | take: by prescription |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOL | solution |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SOS | if necessary |
| susp | suspension |
| ss | 1/2 |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| T or Tbs | tablespoon |
| t or tsp | teaspoon |
| tab | tablet |
| TKO | to keep open |
| tid | three times a day |
| tr or tinct | tincture |
| U | units |
| adm | addmission |
| amt | amount |
| pc | after meals |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| ROM | range of motion |
| fx | fracture |
| ft | foot |
| *F | degrees Fahrenheit |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| s | without |
| sob | short of breath |
| spec | specimen |
| wt | weight |
| r | rectal |
| Del. Rm. | delivery room |
| cs | central supply |
| CBC | complete Blood Count |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| c/o | complains of |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident/stroke |
| *C | centigrade/ degree celsius |
| c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| cath | catheter |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BR | bed rest |
| BM | bowel movement |
| ax | axillary/armpit |
| AM | morning |
| approx | approximately |
| PEDS | pediatrics |
| per | by/through |
| PM | afternoon-night |
| post | after |
| po | by mouth |
| R.R. | recovery room |
| Ob | obstetrics |
| ng | nasogastric tube |
| noct, noc. | night |
| O2 | oxygen |
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