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Abbreviations 1-6
Practicum abbreviaitons
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ac, AC | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| A.M., am | morning |
| amt. | amount |
| AP, A/P | apical pulse |
| @ | at |
| B&B | bowel and bladder training |
| bid, BID | twice a day |
| BM, B.M. | bowel movement |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| Ax , A | axillary |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eye,ear,nose,throat |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FF | force fluids |
| ft. | foot |
| Fx. | fracture |
| gal. | gallon |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gt. | one drop |
| gtt. | two or more drops |
| GU | gentourinary |
| Gyn | Gynecology |
| H20 | water |
| hr. | hour |
| ml. | milliliter |
| OB | obsterics |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| pc,Pc | after meals - post cibum |
| P.M. ,pm | afternoon |
| p | after (post) |
| prn | whenever necessary |
| C | centigrade or celsius |
| c | with |
| Ca | cancer |