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Medical Abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A & P | anatomy and physiology |
| ad lib | freely, at will |
| ac | before meals |
| adm | admission |
| AED | Automated External Defibrillator |
| amb | ambulate |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privleges |
| c | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHO | carbohydrates |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG, ECG | electrocardiogram |
| FBAO | foreign body airway obstruction |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| GB | gallbladder |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| ht | height |
| hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN, LVN | licensed practical (vocational) nurse |
| LTC | long term care |
| L | left |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OR | operating room |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| neg | negative |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| N/A | not applicable |
| QID | four times per day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| pt | patient |
| O2 | oxygen |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| noct | night |
| nka | no known allergies |
| prm | as necessary |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| p | after |
| NG | nasogastric |
| OOB | out of bed |