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Medical Terminology
CH 2 - Table 2 - 14 Abbreviations & Symbols - B
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| prn | as needed |
| FH | family history |
| h, hr. | hour |
| H&P | history and physical |
| h/o | history of |
| HOB | head of bed |
| ht. | height |
| LOS | length of stay |
| LTG | long-term goal |
| Hx | history |
| Meds | medications |
| Noc | night, at night |
| NPO, npo | nothing by mouth |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical examination |
| per | by / through |
| PLOF | prior level of function |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| post-op | after surgery (operation) |
| pre-op | before surgery (operation) |