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Med Abbrev
Abbreviations for Medical Professionals
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired; freely |
H2O | aqueous: water |
OPD | outpatient department |
bid | twice a day |
ORTH | orthopedics |
OOB | out of bed |
cc | cubic centimeter |
O.T. | occupational therapy |
ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
DC | discontinue |
d/c | discontinue |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ER | emergency room |
GU | genitourinary |
amb | ambulate/walk |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
Dx | diagnosis |
ADL | activities of daily life |
abd | abdomen |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
Gyn | gynecology |
gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop/drops (Latin: gutta) |
H | hypodermically |
HA | headache |
h or hr | hour |
HS | at bedtime |
ID | intradermal |
inj | injection |
I&O | intake and output |
iss | 1 1/2 or one and a half |
IV | intravenous |
IVPB | I V piggyback |
kg | kilogram |
KVO | keep vein open |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
liq | liquid |
m | minimum |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
mL | milliliter |
NG | nasogastric |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
noc | night |
NS | normal saline |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OTC | over the counter |
OU | both eyes |
oz | ounce |
PB | piggyback or IVPB |
pc | after meals |
po or per os | by mouth |
prn | as needed or when necessary |
pt | pint |
pwd | powder |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qid | four times a day |
q4h | every 4 hours |
q6h | every 6 hours |
q8d | every 8 hours |
qod | every other day |
qs | as much as is sufficient |
qt | quart |
Rx | take: by prescription |
SL | sublingual |
SOL | solution |
SC | subcutaneous |
SOS | if necessary |
susp | suspension |
ss | 1/2 |
stat | immediately |
supp | suppository |
syr | syrup |
T or Tbs | tablespoon |
t or tsp | teaspoon |
tab | tablet |
TKO | to keep open |
tid | three times a day |
tr or tinct | tincture |
U | units |
adm | addmission |
amt | amount |
pc | after meals |
M.D. | medical doctor |
GI | gastrointestinal |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
ROM | range of motion |
fx | fracture |
ft | foot |
*F | degrees Fahrenheit |
P.T. | physical therapy |
w/c | wheelchair |
s | without |
sob | short of breath |
spec | specimen |
wt | weight |
r | rectal |
Del. Rm. | delivery room |
cs | central supply |
CBC | complete Blood Count |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
c/o | complains of |
CCU | coronary care unit |
cc | cubic centimeters |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident/stroke |
*C | centigrade/ degree celsius |
c | with |
CA | cancer |
cath | catheter |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BR | bed rest |
BM | bowel movement |
ax | axillary/armpit |
AM | morning |
approx | approximately |
PEDS | pediatrics |
per | by/through |
PM | afternoon-night |
post | after |
po | by mouth |
R.R. | recovery room |
Ob | obstetrics |
ng | nasogastric tube |
noct, noc. | night |
O2 | oxygen |