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Med. Abbrevitations
Term | Definition |
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INHL | Inhalation |
HOB | Head of the Bed |
LE | Lower Extremity |
D/C | Discontinued |
UE | Upper Extremity |
AMB | Ambulate |
HS | At Bedtime |
NS | Normal Saline |
INJ | Injection |
UP ADLIB | Up as Tolerated |
DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
DNS | Do Not Shock |
A/O | Alert and Oriented |
Tx | Treatment |
Hx | History |
Wt | Weight |
Ht | Height |
KG | Kilogram |
PO | By mouth or Orally |
NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
DNI | Do Not Intubate |
STAT | NOW!!!/ Right away |
Sx | Symptom |
BID | Twice a Day |
TID | Three Times A Day |
QID | Four Times A Day |
AC | Before Meals |
IV | Intravenous |
ILB | Pound |
PRN | As Needed |
Cx | Chest X-ray |
W/C | Wheel Chair |
FR | Fluid Restriction |