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Medical Terms Ch 2
flashcards for chapter 2 terms
Term | Definition |
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sagittal | divides the body in slices right to left |
coronal | divides the body in slices front to back |
transverse | divides the body from top to bottom |
PO | Per os (by mouth) |
NPO | Nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
PR | Per rectum |
IM | Intramuscular |
SC | Subcutaneous (under the skin) |
IV | Intravenous |
CVL | Central venous line |
PICC | Peripherally inserted central catheter |
Sig | instructions short for label |
BID | twice daily |
TID | three times daily |
Q | every X Q4h |
QD | daily |
QID | four times daily |
QHS | at night |
AC | before meals |
PC | after meals |
prn | as needed |
ad lib | as desired |