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Med Term - Abbrev.
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ā | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| aq | water |
| ASA | aspirin |
| b.i.d. | twice per day |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BP | blood pressure |
| c̅ | with |
| Ca++ | calcium |
| cc | chief complaint |
| Cl- | chloride |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Fe+ | iron |
| Fx | fracture |
| HR | heart rate |
| h.s. | hour of sleep |
| Hx | history |
| K+ | potassium |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| O2 | oxygen |
| Ⓟ | pain |
| p̅ | after |
| pc | after meals |
| prn | as needed |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q.i.d. | four times per day |
| Rx | prescription |
| s̅ | without |
| sig | directions on label |
| Sx/Sy | signs and symptoms |
| t.i.d. | three times per day |
| Tx | treatment |
| wnl | within normal limits |