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Charting Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a | Before |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| can, Cx | cancellation |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| BMP | basic metabolic panel |
| CC | chief complaint |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPE, PE | complete physical examination |
| WBC | white blood count |
| d | day |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| VS | vital signs |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| ENT | ears, nose and throat |
| EP | Established Patient |
| F | female |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| HA | headache |
| Fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| h | hour |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| WT | weight |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| inj | injection |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| lab | laboratory |
| M | male |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| NP | new patient |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | no-show patient |
| P & P | pap smear and pelvic |
| Pap | pap smear |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| prn | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| ROS | review of systems |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| re | recheck |
| RBC | red blood count |
| ref | referral |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RS | reschedule |
| Rx | prescription |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/R | suture removal |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| surg | surgery |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| F/u, f/u, F/U | follow-up |
| cons | consultation |