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Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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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 |