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Medical Terminology
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stat | immediately |
| VS | vital signs |
| Rx | prescription |
| PRN | as necessary |
| Hs/hs | bedtime |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| po | by mouth |
| bid | twice a day |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| L | Liter |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| qs | sufficient quantity |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| DC | discharge, discontinue |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| IM | intramuscular |
| amb | ambulate/walk |
| IV | intravanously |
| AM | morning |
| po | by mouth/orally |
| bid | twice daily |
| OD | right eye |
| BM | bowel movement |
| OS | left eye |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| OU | both eyes |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| oz | ounce |
| Ć | with |
| cath | catheter |
| q | every |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| D/C | discharge or discontinue |
| ad lib | as desired |
| drsg | dressing |
| HS | bedtime |
| tid | three times daily |
| ht | height |
| ś | without |
| SOB | short of breath |
| HOB | head of bed |
| I | intake and output |
| ṕ | after |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| N/V | nausea/vomiting |
| OOB | out of bed |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| pc | after meals |
| prn | as necessary |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | every 4 hours |
| qod | every other day |
| á | before |
| ggt | drop |
| R | rectally |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Pt | patient |
| abd | abdominal |
| fsbg | finger stick blood glusoce |
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