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Pharmacology
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | freely as desired |
| ADL | activity of daily living |
| am | morning |
| ARC | Aids related complex |
| bid | two times a day |
| bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| c/o | complains of |
| CA | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| dc | discontinue |
| Mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| ml | milliliter |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| Oz | ounce |
| Pc | after meals |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| Per | through, by way of |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| Pm | evening |
| Po | by mouth, orally |
| Prn | as often as necessary, as needed |
| Q | every |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| dx | diagnosis |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| Fe | iron |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| fx | fracture |
| g, gm, Gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt, gtts | drop, drops |
| H2O | water |
| hct | hematocrit |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| hs | at bedtime |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| K+ | potassium |
| L | liter |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| Qh | every hour |
| q2 | every two hours |
| q4 | every four hours |
| Qid | four times a day |
| Qod | every other day |
| r/o | rule out |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| S | without |
| sc, sq | subcutaneous |
| ss | One half |
| Stat | immediately |
| Tid | three times a day |
| Tko | to keep open |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| vs | vital signs |
| Wbc | white blood cells |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| r/t | related to |
| ou | Both eyes |
| loc | level of consciousness |
| n/v, N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HOB | head of bed |
| SOB | short of breath |
| LBM | last bowel movement |
| p | after |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| TCDB | Turn, cough, deep breathe |
| CPT | chest physiotherapy |
| Wnl | within normal limits |
| SCDs | Sequential Compression Devices |
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