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Abbreviation
Allied Health/Medical Abbreviations/ Study Guide 3
Term | Definition |
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DNR | Do not resuscitate |
Dx | Diagnosis |
pc | after meals |
WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
hs | hour of sleep |
HOB | head of bed |
NKA | no known allergies |
ADL | activity of daily living |
OU | both eyes |
MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
PROM | passive range of motion |
s̅ | without |
TID | three times a day |
UA | Urinalysis |
QOD | every other day |
R | Respiration, rectal, right |
TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration |
BP | Blood Pressure |
URI | Upper respiratory infection |
VS | vital signs |
DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
SOB | shortness of breath |
BID | two times per day |
Centimeter | cm |
by mouth | po |
with | c̅ |
Intramuscular | IM |
Three times per day | tid |
Bowel Movement | BM |
Non Weight Bearing | NWB |
Blood Pressure | BP |
As desired | Ad lib |
ac | before meals |
Myocardial Infraction | MI |
Wheelchair | w/c |
Teaspoon | tsp |
cc | cubic centimeter |
TB | tuberculosis |
I & O | intake and output |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
AROM | Active Range of Motion |
AP | Apical Pulse |
B & B | Bowel and Bladder |
OS | left eye |
OD | right eye |
ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
Every | q |