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Abbreviations

Abbreviations/Allied Health/ Study Guide #5

TermDefinition
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 eight hours q8h
p.r.n when necessary
q.o.d every other day
gtt drop
LTC long term care
fld fluid
tab tablet
q12h every 12 hours
qhs every hour of sleep
bid two times per day
STD sexually transmitted disease
tid three times per day
lb pound
O2 oxygen
VS vital signs
STAT Immediately
ac before meals
DOB date of birth
hx history
Dr doctor
peds pediatrics
emergency room ER
c/o complaint of
amt amount
Rt right
SOB shortness of breath
H20 water
RN registered nurse
XR x-ray
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
amb ambulate
W/C wheelchair
BP blood pressure
TPR temperature, pulse, respiration
BM bowel movement
meds medication
BS blood sugar, bowel sounds
ADLs activity of daily living
HTN hypertension
AKA above knee amputation, also known as
CBC complete blood count
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