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Term | Definition |
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@ | at |
aa | of each |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
Amb | ambulate |
as tol | as tolerated |
ASA | aspirin |
AU | both ears |
bid | twice a day |
bp | blood pressure |
c | with |
ca | calcium |
cap | capsule |
cbc | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeters |
cdc | centers for disease control and prevention |
chf | congestive heart failure |
Cva | cerebrovascular accident |
d/c | discontinue |
D/W | dextrose in water |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DHHS | Deparment of health and human services |
diff | differential white blood cell count |
Dx | diagnosis |
EEG | Electroencephalogram |
EMG | electromyogram |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
gr | grain |
gtts | drops |
H2O | water |
H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
HA | headache |
hct | hematocrit |
hgb | hemogoblin |
HOB | head of bed |
hs | hour of sleep |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
irr | irrigate |
IV | intavenous |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
mg | milligrams |
mL | milliliters |
MN | midnight |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
N/S | normal saline |
NG | nasogastric tube |
NIH | National institutes of health |
noct | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O2 | oxygen |
OPD | outpatient department |
OS | left eye |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz | ounces |
pc | after meals |
per | by |
per os | by mouth |
po | by mouth |
pre-op | before surgery |
prn | whenever necessary or as needed |
PT | physical therapy |
pt | pint |
q12h | every 12 hours |
q8h | every 8 hours |
qd | every day |
qid | four times a day |
R/O | rule out |
RDA | recommended daily allowance |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |
Sig | give the following directions |
SOB | shortness of breath |
sol | solution |
sos | if necessary |
ss | one half |
staph | staphylococcus |
strep | streptococcus |
syp | syrup |
tab | tablet |
tid | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, Pulse, respiration |
tsp | teaspoon |
VS | vital signs |
w/s | wheelchair |
X | 10 |
^ | elevate |
a, an | without |
al | pertaining to |