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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a.c. | Before Meals |
| b.i.d., BID | Twice a Day |
| ad Lib | As desired |
| Abd | Abdomen |
| bm, BM | Bowel Movement |
| BP, B/P | Blood Pressure |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| C with a line on top of it | With |
| C | Celsius, Centigrade |
| Ca | Calcium |
| Cap | Capsule |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| c/o | Complains of |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| Comp | Compound |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
| Cysto | Cystoscopy |
| D&C | Dilatation and Curettage |
| Dil, dil | Dilute |
| DOA | Dead on Arrival |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| dx, Dx | Diagnosis |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| elix | Elixir |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| LMP | Last Menstural Period |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by Mouth |
| os | Mouth |
| Prn | As desired, Needed |
| q | Every |
| Rx | Prescription, Take |
| S with a line on top of it | Without |
| Stat | Immediately |
| t.i.d. | Three Times a Day |
| wt., Wt. | Weight |