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Felicity Osei, 6th period
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AA | alcoholics anonymous |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AD , a.d. | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired, freely |
| am | morning, before noon |
| AS , a.s. | left ear |
| AU , a.u. | both ears |
| BE | barium enema |
| BID, b.i.d., bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BM | bowel movement |
| bx | biospy |
| c (with line above) | with |
| CA, Ca | cancer |
| cap. | capsule |
| disc, DC , d.c. | discontinue, discharge |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ED | emergency department |
| ER | emergency room |
| fx | fracture |
| g , gm | gram |
| gt, gtt | drops |
| h.s. | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| inj | injection |
| I and O, I/O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| K+, K | potassium |
| mg | milligram |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| Na+, Na | sodium |
| N/C | no complaints |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NPO p MN | nothing by mouth, midnight |
| oint, ung | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OTC | over the counter |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| pH | measure of acidity |
| PM, p.m. | afternoon |
| po | by mouth |
| PRN | whenever necessary or needed |
| q. am. | every morning |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient |
| r,R | respiration, rectal |
| Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
| S (with line above) | without |
| ss | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| syr. | syrup |
| susp. | suspension |
| sup., supp. | suppository |
| T | temperature |
| tab. | tablet |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TID, t.i.d. | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Tx | treatment |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| SS, S/S | signs and symptoms |
| aa | of each |