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Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gtts | drops |
| bid | twice a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| qid | four tiimes a day |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| sl | sublingual |
| mL | milliliter |
| g | gram |
| mg | milligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| cc | chief complaint |
| IV | intravenous |
| ac | before meals |
| hs | at bedtime |
| ST | sore throat |
| H/A | headache |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| BG | blood glucose |
| HTN | hypertension |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| C&S | culture & sensitivity |
| S/S | signs & symptoms |
| D/C | discharge or discontinue |
| FX | fracture |
| H&P | history & physical |
| h/o | history of |
| I&D | incision & drainage |
| N/V | nausea or vomiting |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O&P | ova & parasites |
| R/O | rule out |
| s/p | status post |
| UA | urinalysis |