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IMT Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL's | activities of daily living |
amb | ambulate |
as tol | as tolerated |
BID | two times a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CVA | cardiovascular accident (stroke) |
ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
BRP | bathroom privilages |
BSC | bedside commode |
CA | cancer |
H | hour |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
MI | myocardial infarction |
FWB | full weight bearing |
NKA | no known allergies |
pc | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
PPE | personal protective equipment |
PRN | as necessary |
Q | every |
QH | every hour |
q4h | every 4 hours |
TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
TID | three times a day |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
fx | fracture |
HOB | head of bed |
HTN | hypertension |
ml | milliliter |
NSA | no salt added |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
QD | every day |
QID | four times a day |
T | temperature |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
vs | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |