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IMT Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL's | activities of daily living |
| amb | ambulate |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| BID | two times a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident (stroke) |
| ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| BRP | bathroom privilages |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| CA | cancer |
| H | hour |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| pc | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| PRN | as necessary |
| Q | every |
| QH | every hour |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
| TID | three times a day |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| fx | fracture |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HTN | hypertension |
| ml | milliliter |
| NSA | no salt added |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| QD | every day |
| QID | four times a day |
| T | temperature |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vs | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |