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MOD A - WEEK 3 WORDS
Medical Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| c/o | complains of |
| CC | chief complaint |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Tx | treatment |
| Fx | fracture |
| Hx | history |
| Sx | signs and symptoms |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| H/O | history of |
| IM | intramuscular |
| ID | intradermal |
| Sub Q, SC | subcutaneous |
| IV | intravenous |
| Inj. | injection |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| g | gram |
| mg | milligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| ml | milliliter |
| OTC | over-the-counter |
| Rx | prescription |
| T | time and temperature |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| p.r.n. | when necessary |
| q.4.h. | every four hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| bid | twice a day |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| RBC | red blood cell |