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Acronyms
Medical Acronyms
Term | Definition |
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aa | of each |
abd | abdominal |
a.c. | before meals |
ADL | activity of daily living |
AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
bid | 2 times a day |
Ca | cancer , carcinoma |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CXR | chest x ray |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
Fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
Hx | history |
mcg | micrograms |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
po | by mouth |
PRN | as needed |
Q | every |
Qd | everyday |
Qid | 4 times a day |
SOB | shortness of breath |
Tid | 3 times day |
WNL | within normal limits |