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Abbreviations #1
Term | Definition |
---|---|
with | w/ |
without | w/o |
right eye | OD |
both eyes | OV |
Left eye | OS |
immediately | STAT |
blood pressure | BP |
respirations | R |
teperature | T, temp |
vital signs | VS |
BID or bid | two times per day |
HS | hour of sleep |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
QID or qid | 4 times a day |
IM | intramuscluar |
IV | intravenous |
Ns | normal saline |
HTN | hypertension |
q2h | every 2 hours |
ac | before meals |
pc | after meals |
tab | tablet |
gtt | drop |
liq | liquid |
dc or D/C | discontinue or discharge |