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Abreviations
Term | Definition |
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ad lib | freely, at will |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
bid | twice a day |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
c (line on top) | with |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CC | chief complaint |
c/o | complains of |
D/C | discontinue |
Dx | diagnosis |
HOB | head of bed |
HS | hours of sleep, bedtime |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LTC | long term care |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OOB | out of bed |
OTC | over the counter |
p (line on top) | after |
po | by mouth |
prn | as necessary |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
qid | four times a day |
R/O | rule out |
Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
s (line on top) | without |
STAT | immediately |
tid | three times a day |
WNL | within normal limits |