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Abbreviations #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BM | bowel movement |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| c line over it | with |
| s line over it | without |
| pt | physical therapist |
| stat | immediately |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| prn | when necessary |
| D/C | discontinue or discharge |
| wt | weight |
| TPR | temp, pulse, respirations |
| AP | apical pulse |
| BID | 2 times per day |
| every 4 hours | q4h |
| tablet | tab |
| four times a day | qid |
| intramuscular | IM |
| bedrest | BR |
| water | H2O |
| sodium | Na |
| vital signs | VS |
| by mouth | po |
| clear liquid | cl liq |