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Med Abbrev NTK
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| a.m. | morning |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BS | blood sugar |
| Bx | biopsy |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ER | emergency room |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| H&P | history & physical |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake & output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L&D | labor & delivery |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| MA | medical assistant |
| MD | medical doctor |
| NVD | nausea vomiting diarrhea |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OR | operating room |
| PA | physician assistant |
| PM | evening |
| Pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Rx | prescription |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| x | times |