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Intro Med Abb Week 1
Med Abbreviations Week 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | walk, ambulate |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| BR | Bathroom |
| BRP | Bathroom priviledges |
| CBR | Complete bed rest |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| OOB | Out of bed |
| prn | as needed |
| stat | now |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| c | with |
| s | without |
| pt | Patient |
| adm | admission |
| AP | Apical pulse, pulse over the heart on chest |
| Ax | Axillary, under arm |
| BP or B/P | Blood pressure |
| C | Celsius |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| R | Rectal |
| T | Temperature |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration |
| V/S | Vital Signs |
| T | Temporal |
| Au | Aural temperature or both ears |
| P | Pulse |