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Abbreviations #3
Term | Definition |
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DNR | do not resuscitate |
Dx | disgnosis |
pc | after meals |
WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
hs | hour of sleep |
HOB | head of bed |
NKA | no known allergies |
ADL | activity of daily living |
OU | both eyes |
MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
PROM | passive range of motion |
s line over it | without |
TID | three times a day |
UA | urinalysis |
QOD | every other day |
R | respirations, rectal, right |
TPR | temp, pulse, respirations |
BP | blood pressure |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
VS | vital signs |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
SOB | shortness of breath |
BID | two times per day |
centimeter | cm |
by mouth | po |
with | w/, c line over it |
intramuscular | IM |
three times per day | TID |
bowel movement | BM |
non weight bearing | nwb |
blood pressure | BP |
as desired | ad lib |
before meals | ac |
myocardial infraction | MI |
wheelchair | w/c |
teaspoon | tsp |
cc | cubic centimeter |
TB | tuberculosis |
I and O | intake and output |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
AROM | active range of motion |
AP | apical pulse |
B and B | bowel and bladder |
OS | left eye |
OD | right eye |
ICU | Intensive care unit |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
every | q |