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STNA
abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AKA | above knee amputation |
amb | walking |
ax | underarm |
BID | twice a day |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CVA | stroke |
hemi | half |
HS | hours of sleep |
hyper | above |
hypo | below |
inc. | incontinent |
IV | intravenous |
MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
noc. | at night |
po | by mouth |
PRN | as necessary |
Q | every |
QID | 4 times a day |
TID | 3 times a day |
w/c | wheelchair |