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abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a.c. | before meals, usually one-half hour preceding meals |
| BID, B.I.D., bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| ca, CA | carcinoma(cancer) |
| DNR | do not reuscitate |
| Dx, dx | diagnosis |
| ER | emergency room |
| Fx, fx | fracture |
| gt, gtt | drop, drops |
| h | hour |
| IV | intravenous |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| OTC | Over the counter |
| PO, po, p.o. | by mouth |
| PRN, prn | as needed |
| s | without |
| stat | immediately |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TID, t.i.d. | three times a day |
| Tx | Treatment |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |