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Med. Abbrevitations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| INHL | Inhalation |
| HOB | Head of the Bed |
| LE | Lower Extremity |
| D/C | Discontinued |
| UE | Upper Extremity |
| AMB | Ambulate |
| HS | At Bedtime |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| INJ | Injection |
| UP ADLIB | Up as Tolerated |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| DNS | Do Not Shock |
| A/O | Alert and Oriented |
| Tx | Treatment |
| Hx | History |
| Wt | Weight |
| Ht | Height |
| KG | Kilogram |
| PO | By mouth or Orally |
| NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
| DNI | Do Not Intubate |
| STAT | NOW!!!/ Right away |
| Sx | Symptom |
| BID | Twice a Day |
| TID | Three Times A Day |
| QID | Four Times A Day |
| AC | Before Meals |
| IV | Intravenous |
| ILB | Pound |
| PRN | As Needed |
| Cx | Chest X-ray |
| W/C | Wheel Chair |
| FR | Fluid Restriction |