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PCT abreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| bx | biopsy |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| ca | calcium, cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CBC | complete blood (cell) count |
| cm | centimeter |
| CP | chest pain |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| f/u | follow up |
| FBS, FBG | fasting blood sugar/glucose |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| htn | hypertension |
| hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| mL | milliliters |
| mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N.V | nausea/vomiting |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical examination |
| PO | by mouth |
| PRN | as needed |
| ROM | range of motion |
| rx | prescription |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | immediately |
| sx | symptoms |
| tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| VS | vital signs |
| YO, y/o | years old |