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Abbreviations
Allied Health/ Medical Abbreviations/ Study Guide 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| with | c̅ , w/ |
| without | w/o |
| right eye | OD |
| left eye | OU |
| immediately | STAT |
| blood pressure | BP |
| Respirations | resp |
| Temperature | T, temp |
| vital signs | VS |
| BID or bid | two times per day |
| HS, hs | hours of sleep |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| QID, qid | four times a day |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| NS | normal saline |
| HTN | hypertension |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| tab | tablet |
| gtt, GTT | drop |
| liq | liquid |
| dc or D/C | discontinue, discharge |