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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AA | Alcoholics Anonymous |
| a.c. | Before meals |
| AD, a.d. | Right ear |
| Ad lib | Freely, as often as desired |
| am, AM | Morning |
| AS, a.s. | Left ear |
| AU, a.u. | Each ear |
| BE | barium enema |
| BID, b.i.d., bid | Twice a day |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BR | Bedrest |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| Bx | Biopsy |
| Ć | With |
| CA, Ca | Carcinoma (cancer) |
| cap. | Capsule |
| disc, DC, d.c. | Discontinue |
| DNR | Do not Resuscitate |
| Dx, dx | Diagnosis |
| ED | Emergency department |
| ER | Emergency room |
| Fx, fx | Fracture |
| g, gm | gram |
| g, gtt | Drop, drops |
| h | Hour |
| h.s. | Hour of sleep( bedtime) |
| Ht., ht | Height |
| inj. | Injection |
| I and O, I/O | Intake and output |
| IV | Intravenous |
| K+, K | Potassium |
| mg | Milligram |
| N&V | Nausea and vomiting |
| Na, NA+ | Sodium |
| NC | Nasal cannula |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NPO p MN | Nothing by mouth past midnight |
| oint., ung | Ointment |
| OOB | Out of bed |
| OTC | Over the counter |
| oz. | Ounce |
| P | Pulse |
| p.c. | After meals |
| pH | Power of hydrogen concentration |
| PM, p.m. | Afternoon |
| PO, po, p.o. | By mouth |
| PRN | As needed |
| q.am. | Every morning |
| q.h. | Every hour |
| q.i.d. | Four times a day |
| QNS | Quantity not sufficient |
| q.s. | Quantity sufficient |
| r, R | Rectal |
| Rx | Prescription |
| Ś | Without |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| ss | One |
| stat | Immediately |
| syr. | Syrup |
| susp. | Suspension |
| sup., supp. | Suppository |
| T | Temperature |
| tab. | Tablet |
| tbsp. | Tablespoon |
| TID, t.i.d. | Three times a day |
| TPR | Temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| tsp. | Teaspoon |
| Tx | Treatment |
| VS | Vital signs |
| W/C, w/c | Wheelchair |