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Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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a.c. | Before Meals |
b.i.d., BID | Twice a Day |
ad Lib | As desired |
Abd | Abdomen |
bm, BM | Bowel Movement |
BP, B/P | Blood Pressure |
BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
C with a line on top of it | With |
C | Celsius, Centigrade |
Ca | Calcium |
Cap | Capsule |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
CC | Chief Complaint |
c/o | Complains of |
CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
Comp | Compound |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
Cysto | Cystoscopy |
D&C | Dilatation and Curettage |
Dil, dil | Dilute |
DOA | Dead on Arrival |
DOB | Date of Birth |
dx, Dx | Diagnosis |
EEG | Electroencephalogram |
elix | Elixir |
ER | Emergency Room |
LMP | Last Menstural Period |
NKA | No Known Allergies |
NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
NPO | Nothing by Mouth |
os | Mouth |
Prn | As desired, Needed |
q | Every |
Rx | Prescription, Take |
S with a line on top of it | Without |
Stat | Immediately |
t.i.d. | Three Times a Day |
wt., Wt. | Weight |