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Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
AD | right ear |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AMA | against medical advice |
AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
AS | left ear |
ATD | admission, treatment, discharge |
AU | both ears |
bid | twice a day |
BLS | basic life support |
BM | bowel movement |
B/P | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest |
BS | breath sounds |
bx | biopsy |
c | with |
cc | cubic centimeters |
CC | chief complaint |
c/o | complains of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
Dx | diagnosis |
Fx | fracture |
Hx | history |
pc | after meals |
qid | four times a day |
Rx | prescription |
Sx | symptoms |
tid | three times a day |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
CA | cancer |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
ICU | intensive care unit |
LD | lethal dose |
NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
p | after |
po | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q3h | every 3 hours |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
q ___m | every ____ minutes |
qod | every other day |
RDA | recommended daily allowance |
R/O | rule out |
s | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TLC | tender loving care |
V/S | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |