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Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
a with a line over it | before |
c with a line over it | with |
q with a line over it | every |
s with a line over it | without |
p with a line over it | after |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
c/o | complaints of |
cath | catheter |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CNA | certified nursing assistant |
CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
d/c | discontinued |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
dx | diagnoses |
ekg/ecg | electrocardiogram |
h | hour |
H2O | water |
hs | hour of sleep |
ht | height |
hyper | above or high |
hypo | below or low |
I&O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
meds | medication |
mL | mililiter |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O2 | oxygen |
pc | after meals |
per | by, through |
PO | by mouth |
PRN | as needed |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qh | every hour |
QID | four times a day |
R | rectal |
rom | range of motion |
stat | immediately |
TID | three times a day |
tpr | temperature, pulse, respirations |
u/a | urinalysis |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |