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Abbreviations
Allied Health/ Medical Abbreviations/ Study Guide 2
Term | Definition |
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BM | bowel movement |
ac | before meals |
pc | after meals |
c̅ | with |
s̅ | without |
pt | patient |
stat | immediately |
B/P | blood pressure |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
prn | when necessary |
D/C | discontinue, discharge |
wt | weight |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
AP | Apical Pulse |
BID | two times per day |
every 4 hours | q4h |
tablet | tab |
four times a day | qid |
Intramuscular | IM |
Bedrest | BR, br |
Water | H20 |
Sodium | Na |
Vital Signs | VS |
By mouth | po |
clear liquid | cl liq |