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Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
---|---|
gtts | drops |
bid | twice a day |
tid | three times a day |
qid | four tiimes a day |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
po | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
sl | sublingual |
mL | milliliter |
g | gram |
mg | milligram |
mcg | microgram |
RR | respiratory rate |
cc | chief complaint |
IV | intravenous |
ac | before meals |
hs | at bedtime |
ST | sore throat |
H/A | headache |
SOB | shortness of breath |
BG | blood glucose |
HTN | hypertension |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
C&S | culture & sensitivity |
S/S | signs & symptoms |
D/C | discharge or discontinue |
FX | fracture |
H&P | history & physical |
h/o | history of |
I&D | incision & drainage |
N/V | nausea or vomiting |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O&P | ova & parasites |
R/O | rule out |
s/p | status post |
UA | urinalysis |