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Abbrevi. :Med Term
Abbreviations of Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AA | of each |
| a.c | Before Meals |
| ad lib | at liberty |
| am, AM | Morning |
| AS, a.s | left ear |
| AU,a.u | each ear |
| BE | Barium enema |
| BID, b.i.d, bid | twice perday |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privilegs |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| B&C | Biopsy |
| C(with line above) | with |
| CA,Ca | Cancer, calcium |
| cap | capsule |
| disc, DC, d.c | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dx, dx | dignosis |
| ED | erectile dysfunction |
| ER | emergency room |
| Fx,fx | fracture |
| g, gm | gram(s) |
| gt, gtt | drops |
| H | Hydrogen |
| h.s | at bedtime |
| Ht,ht | Height |
| inj | injection |
| I and O, I/O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | Potassium |
| mg | milligram |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| Na | sodium |
| NC | nasal cannuia |
| NPO | Nothing by Mouth |
| NPO p MN | Nothing by Mouth past midnight |
| oint., ung | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OTC | over the counter |
| oz | ounce(s) |
| P | pulse |
| p.c | after meals |
| pH | degree of acidity or alkalinity |
| PM,p.m. | afternoon |
| PO,po, p.o | By Mouth |
| PRN | as needed |
| q.am | everymorning |
| q.h | everyhour |
| q.i.d | four time a day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| q.s | as much as needed |
| r, R | Right, Respirations |
| Rx | Prescription |
| S(with line above ) | Without |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| ss | a half |
| stat | immediately |
| syr | syrup |
| susp | suspened |
| sup, supp | superior |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TID, t.i.d | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Tx | treatment |
| VS | vital signs |
| W/C, w/c | watch carefully |
| N | nitrogen |
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michael.m31
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