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Abbreviations Test 1
Term | Definition |
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RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
amp | ampule |
A&O X3 | Alert and oriented to person/place/time |
bid | twice a day |
cap | capsule |
c | with |
cc | cubic centimeter |
BSB | bedside bag |
D/C | discontinue or discharge |
HOB | head of bed |
elix | elixir |
EC | enteric coated |
ext | extract |
Fe | iron |
fl, fld | fluid |
G, gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop drops |
h | hour |
HS | bedtime |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
L | liter |
liq | liquid |
HOB | head of bed |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
ml or mL | milliliter |
mEq | miliequivalent |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
os | mouth |
oz | ounce |
pc | after meals |
per | through by |
PO | by mouth |
PRN or prn | as needed |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
R | rectal |
Rx | take |
s | without |
SC, SQ, or subQ | subcutaneous |
sol | solution |
ss | half |
stat | immediately |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
tid | three times a day |
ung | ointment |
AKA | above knee amputation |
BKA | below knee amputation |
DOA | dead on arrival |
ax | axillary |
ROM | range of motion |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
BR | bed rest bathroom |
BRP | bathroom priveleges |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ASA | aspirin |
APAP | acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
BP | blood pressure |
TPR | temp, pulse respiration |
BM | bowel movement |
c/o | complaints of |
CXR | chest x-ray |
CA | cancer |
<--- | down decrease |
---> | up, increase |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
tx | treatment |
fx | fracture |
dx | diagnosis |
Rx (med) | pharmacy prescription |
R/T | related to |
R/O | rule out |
c/o | complaints of |
VS | vital signs |
WA | while awake |
abx | antibiotics |
WNL | within normal limits |
triangle | change |
Roman Numerals 1-10 | I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X |