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Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a.c | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood presure |
| Bx | biopsy |
| cc*, cm3 | cubic centimeter |
| cm | centimeter |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| g, gm | gram |
| h | hour |
| hs | at bedtime |
| Hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | Milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| m | meter |
| NB | newborn |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OP | outpatient |
| oz | ounce |
| post-op (p/o) | after surgery |
| pp | postprandial |
| pre-op | before surgery |
| PRN | as needed |
| Pt | patient |
| q | every |
| QNS | quantity nonsufficient |
| R/O | rule out |
| R/R | recovery room |
| Rx | prescription/treatment |
| stat | immediately |
| Sx | symptoms |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition (IV feeding) |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| Tx | treatment |
| Wd | wound |
| Wt | weight |
| y/o | years old |