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Abreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ad lib | freely, at will |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c (line on top) | with |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CC | chief complaint |
| c/o | complains of |
| D/C | discontinue |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HS | hours of sleep, bedtime |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LTC | long term care |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OTC | over the counter |
| p (line on top) | after |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as necessary |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| R/O | rule out |
| Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
| s (line on top) | without |
| STAT | immediately |
| tid | three times a day |
| WNL | within normal limits |