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Med Terms
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| symbol | meaning |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| p | after |
| c | with |
| s | without |
| l | left |
| r | right |
| Dx | diagnose |
| DOB | date of birth |
| MA | medical assisting |
| Rx | presciption |
| TPR | tempature,pulse,respiration |
| vs | vital signs |
| T | tempature |
| P | pulse |
| R | respiration |
| BP | blood pressure |
| Pt | patient |
| Hx | history |
| LMP | last menstraul period |
| s/s | signs/symptoms |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| O2 | oxygen |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| prn | as needed |
| r/o | rule out |
| RICE | REST,ICE,COMPRESSION,ELEVATION |
| SOB | shortness of breathe |
| stat | immediatley |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| bm | bowel movement |
| bx | biopsy |
| CA | cancer |
| d/c | discharge |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| ADL | acitivites of daily living |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GYN | gynecology |
| Q | every |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| PT | physical therapist |