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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 |