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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a.c. | before meal, usually one-half hour preceding |
| BID, b.i.d., bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| Ca, CA | carcinoma (cancer) |
| DNR | do not resiscitate |
| Dx, dx | diagnosis |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| Fx, fx | Fracture |
| gt, gtt | drop, Drops |
| h | hour |
| IV | intravenous (through a vein) |
| mcg | mircogram |
| 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 |