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6 - October 11, 2011
Introduction to Patient Care - Abbreviations (48 - 83)
Question | Answer |
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N/A | not applicable |
N/C | nasal cannula |
NG | nasogastric (tube that goes threw the nose into the stomach) |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline |
NWB | non-weight bearing |
N | nausea and vomiting |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
OT | occupational therapy |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
per | through or by |
PERRL(A) | pupils equal,round,reactive to light (accommodation) |
pm | after noon |
po | by mouth |
prn | as necessary |
POD | post operative day |
post-op | post operative |
pre-op | after surgery |
pt | patient |
P.T. | physical therapy |
PWB | partial weight bearing |
qh | hourly |
qid or QID | four times a day |
qs | quantity sufficient (usually pertaining to urine) |
R/O | rule out |
ROM | range of motion |
s | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
stat | at once |
tid or TID | three time a day |
TPR | temperature,pulse,respirations |
VS | vital signs |
WNL | within normal limits |