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abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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a.c. | before meals, usually one-half hour preceding meals |
BID, B.I.D., bid | twice a day |
c | with |
ca, CA | carcinoma(cancer) |
DNR | do not reuscitate |
Dx, dx | diagnosis |
ER | emergency room |
Fx, fx | fracture |
gt, gtt | drop, drops |
h | hour |
IV | intravenous |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
OTC | Over the counter |
PO, po, p.o. | by mouth |
PRN, prn | as needed |
s | without |
stat | immediately |
tbsp. | tablespoon |
TID, t.i.d. | three times a day |
Tx | Treatment |
SOB | Shortness of Breath |
q.i.d. | four times a day |