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PCT abreviations
Term | Definition |
---|---|
a | before |
abd | abdomen |
ac | before meals |
ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
ad lib | as desired |
AMA | against medical advice |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
BM | bowel movement |
BMI | body mass index |
BP | blood pressure |
BPM | beats per minute |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
bx | biopsy |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
ca | calcium, cancer |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
CBC | complete blood (cell) count |
cm | centimeter |
CP | chest pain |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CT | computed tomography |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOB | date of birth |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
f/u | follow up |
FBS, FBG | fasting blood sugar/glucose |
fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
htn | hypertension |
hx | history |
I&O | intake and output |
mL | milliliters |
mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
N.V | nausea/vomiting |
NG | nasogastric |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
PE | physical examination |
PO | by mouth |
PRN | as needed |
ROM | range of motion |
rx | prescription |
SOB | shortness of breath |
stat | immediately |
sx | symptoms |
tx | treatment |
UA | urinalysis |
VS | vital signs |
YO, y/o | years old |