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Abbreviations
Allied Health/ Medical Abbreviations/ Study Guide 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BM | bowel movement |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| c̅ | with |
| s̅ | without |
| pt | patient |
| stat | immediately |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| prn | when necessary |
| D/C | discontinue, discharge |
| wt | weight |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| AP | Apical Pulse |
| BID | two times per day |
| every 4 hours | q4h |
| tablet | tab |
| four times a day | qid |
| Intramuscular | IM |
| Bedrest | BR, br |
| Water | H20 |
| Sodium | Na |
| Vital Signs | VS |
| By mouth | po |
| clear liquid | cl liq |