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Abbreviations
Abbreviations/Allied Health/ Study Guide #4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADL | Activity of daily living |
| amb | ambulate |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| Ax | axillary |
| bid | two times per day |
| c̅ | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| c/o | complaint of |
| D/C | discharge, discontinue |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| GB | gall bladder |
| h2o | water |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN |
| N/A | not applicable |
| OD | right eye |
| OT | occupational therapist |
| prn | when necessary |
| red blood cell | RBC |
| every other day | qod |
| every 4 hours | q4h |
| respiration | resp |
| range of motion | ROM |
| w/o | without |
| immediately | STAT |
| tablet | Tab |
| urinary tract infection | UTI |
| vital signs | vs |
| within normal limits | WNL |
| wheelchair | w/c |
| white blood cell | WBC |