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CNA 2016 abbrev*
medical term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AM | morning |
| bid | twice a day |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| _ c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| cc | cubic centemeter |
| c/o | complaints of |
| h or hr | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| H2O | water |
| IV | intravenous |
| meds | medication |
| ml | milliliter |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| PM | evening |
| prn | as required |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| PT | physical therapy |
| qid | four times a day |
| qs | sufficient quantity, as much as necessary |
| ROM | range of motion |
| _ s | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respriation |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| BP | blood pressure |
| tid | three times a day |
| I | Intake and output |