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common 2
commonly used abbreviations 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BID | two times a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BX | biopsy |
| CA | cancer |
| cap. | capsule |
| DC | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DX | diagnosis |
| ED | emergency Department |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| FX | fracture |
| g | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| hour | hr |
| h.s. | hour of sleep |
| Ht. | height |
| inj. | injection |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IV | intavenous |
| K | potassium |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| Na | sodium |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NPO p MN | nothing by mouth past midnight |
| oint. | ointment |
| ung. | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OTC | over the counter |
| oz. | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| pH | power of hydrogen concentration |
| p.m. | afternoon |
| PO | by mouth |
| PRN | as needed` |
| q.am. | every morning |
| q.d. | everyday |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient |
| R | rectal |
| Rx | prescription |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | one-half |
| stat | immediately |
| syr. | syrup |
| susp. | suspension |
| supp. | suppository |
| T | temperature |
| tab. | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TID | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| Tx. | treatment |
| VS | vital signs |
| W/C | wheelchair |
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