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Chart Abbreviate 1
Commonly used chart abbreviations UALR
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abd | Abdomen |
| ABO | The main blood group system |
| ac | Before meals |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| ad lib | As desired |
| Adm | Admission or admitted |
| AM | Morning |
| amb | Ambulatory |
| amt | Amount |
| approx | Approximately |
| bid | Twice a day |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| _ c | With |
| C | Celsius |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| c/o | Complains of |
| DAT | Diet as tolerated |
| drsg | Dressing |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG (EKG) | Electrocardiogram |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fld | Fluid |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| gtt | Drop |
| h (hr) | hour |
| H2O | Water |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| IV | Intravenous |
| LMP | Last menstrual period |
| (L) | Left |
| meds | Medication |
| mL | milliliter |
| mod | Moderate |
| neg | Negative |
| # | Number or pounds |
| NPO (NBM) | Nothing by mouth |
| NS (N/S) | Normal saline |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OD | Right eye of overdose |
| OOB | Out of bed |
| OS | Left eye |
| pc | After meals |
| PE (PX) | Physical examination |
| per | By or through |
| PM | afternoon |
| po | By mouth |
| postop | Postoperative |
| preop | Preoperative |
| prep | Preparation |
| pm | When necessary |
| qid | four times a day |
| (R) | Right |
| _ s | without |
| stat | At once, immediately |
| tid | Three time a day |
| TO | Telephone order |
| TPR | Temperature, pulse, respirations |
| VO | Verbal order |
| VS | Vital signs |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| wt | Weight |