twice daily; example: "Take 1 tablet BID for three days."

peripherally inserted central catheter

as needed; example: "Take 1 tablet every 4 hours prn for pain."

treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause

a problem resulting from a disease or injury

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Medical Terminology

Chapter 2 - Introduction to Health Records

Term	Definition
BID	twice daily; example: "Take 1 tablet BID for three days."
SOB	shortness of breath
PICC	peripherally inserted central catheter
PACU	post-anesthesia care unit
prn	as needed; example: "Take 1 tablet every 4 hours prn for pain."
PMHx	past medical history
palliative	treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause
sequelae	a problem resulting from a disease or injury
mortality	the risk for dying
AC	before meals