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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BP | Blood pressure |
| HR | Heart rate |
| RR | Respiratory rate |
| PRN | As needed |
| BID | Twice a day |
| TID | Three times a day |
| QID | Four times a day |
| Q4H / Q6H | Every 4 hours / every 6 hours |
| PO | By mouth (per os) |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| SQ / SC | Subcutaneous |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| D/C | Discontinue or discharge |
| C/O | Complains of |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Tx | Treatment |
| Hx | History |
| Fx | Fracture |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| EKG/ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| O2 Sat / SpO₂ | Oxygen saturation |