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FCC Abbreviations
FCC Abbreviations 1-47
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
ad-lib | as needed or desired |
AK | above knee |
alt noct | alternate nights |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
b.i.d. | twice a day |
BAC | Blood alcohol concentration |
BP | blood pressure |
Bx | biopsy |
C/O | complaints of |
CAB | coronary artery bypass |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DPT | Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus |
EENT | Eye, ear, nose and throat |
ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
FH | family history |
IV | intravenous |
IM | intramuscular |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
HO | history of |
ICU | intensive care unit |
jt | joint |
MI | myocardial infarction |
npo/NPO | nothing by mouth |
OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
p.c. | after meals |
FU | follow-up |
q.i.d. | four times a day |
pt | patient |
Rx | prescription |
t.i.d. | three times a day |
Hgb, Hb | hemoglobin |
FROM | Full range of motion |
s (with a line on top) | Without |
c(with line on top) | with |
p (with line on top) | after |
Vs | Vital signs |
p | pulse |
i, ii, iii | one, two, three |
R | respiration |