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Abbreviations #5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Intramuscular | IM |
| intravenously | IV |
| nothing by mouth | NPO |
| left eye | OS |
| right eye | OD |
| by mouth | po |
| subcutaneously | Sc, subq |
| discontinue | D/C |
| every day | qd |
| every 8 hours | q8h |
| p.r.n | when necessary |
| q.o.d | every other day |
| gtt | drop |
| LTC | long term care |
| fld. | fluid |
| q.12 h. | every 12 hours |
| q.h.s | every bedtime |
| b.i.d | two times a day |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| lb. | pound |
| O2 | oxygen |
| VS | vital signs |
| stat | immediately |
| ac | before meals |
| DOB | date of birth |
| hx | history |
| Dr. | doctor |
| Peds. | pediatrics |
| ER | emergency room |
| c/o | complaint of |
| amt. | amount |
| Rt. | right |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| H2O | water |
| RN | registered nurse |
| XR | X-ray |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| amb | ambulate |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| BP | blood pressure |
| TPR | temp, pulse, repirations |
| BM | bowel movement |
| meds | medications |
| BS | blood sugar, bowel sounds |
| ADLs | activity of daily living |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| AKA | above knee amputation, also known as |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| tab | tablet |