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Pharm abbr
Pharmacology abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as needed, as desired |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| c/o | complains of |
| D/C | discontinue |
| fx. | fracture |
| gtt | drop |
| HOB | head of bed |
| h.s. | bedtime, hour of sleep |
| hx | history |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| MAE | moves all extremities |
| mL | milliliter |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| Os | mouth |
| OOB | out of bed |
| P | after |
| p.c. | after meals |
| prn | when necessary |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| S | without |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/P | status post |
| S.S.E. | soapsuds enema |
| Stat | immediately |
| Tab | tablet |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| T.O. | telephone order |
| V.O. | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| CMS | circulation movement sensation |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| HEENT | head, ear, eye, nose, throat |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness; laxative of choice |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| NS | normal saline |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| O.D. | right eye |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | each eye |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and react to light and accommodation |
| PT | physical therapy |
| LR | lactated Ringer’s |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TJR | total joint replacement |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| K | potassium |
| Mcg | microgram |
| Na | sodium |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| UA | urinalysis |
| WBC | white blood count |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| Δ | change |
| 2º | secondary to |
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