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Abbreviations
Medical therapeutics
Term | Definition |
---|---|
DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
Ht | Height |
Wt | Weight |
C with line over it | With |
S with line over it | Without |
Dx | Diagnosis |
PRN | As needed |
Q | Every |
PO | By mouth |
IV | Intravenous |
OTC | Over The Counter |
Mg | Milligram |
Tsp | Teaspoon |
Tbsp | Tablespoon |
NG | Nasogastric |
CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke) |
BR | Bathroom |
BID | Twice a day |
TID | Three times a day |
QID | Four times a day |
Tx | Treatment |
CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
hs | Hour of sleep |
WNL | Within Normal Limits |
SQ | Subcutaneous |
PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
NKA | No Known Allergies |
Hx | History |
IM | Intramuscular deltoid, gluteus medius, vastus lateralis |
STAT | Immediately |