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Question | Answer |
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BID | two times a day |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BM | bowel movement |
BX | biopsy |
CA | cancer |
cap. | capsule |
DC | discontinue |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DX | diagnosis |
ED | emergency Department |
ER | Emergency Room |
FX | fracture |
g | gram |
gtt | drop |
hour | hr |
h.s. | hour of sleep |
Ht. | height |
inj. | injection |
I&O | intake and output |
IV | intavenous |
K | potassium |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
Na | sodium |
NC | nasal cannula |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NPO p MN | nothing by mouth past midnight |
oint. | ointment |
ung. | ointment |
OOB | out of bed |
OTC | over the counter |
oz. | ounce |
P | pulse |
p.c. | after meals |
pH | power of hydrogen concentration |
p.m. | afternoon |
PO | by mouth |
PRN | as needed` |
q.am. | every morning |
q.d. | everyday |
q.h. | every hour |
q.i.d. | four times a day |
q.o.d. | every other day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
q.s. | quantity sufficient |
R | rectal |
Rx | prescription |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ss | one-half |
stat | immediately |
syr. | syrup |
susp. | suspension |
supp. | suppository |
T | temperature |
tab. | tablet |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbsp. | tablespoon |
TID | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
tsp. | teaspoon |
Tx. | treatment |
VS | vital signs |
W/C | wheelchair |