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5C
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ad lib | freely, as needed |
| AC | before a meal |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BID | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| C/O | complains of |
| p | after |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| R | respiration |
| S | without |
| stat | immediately |
| T | temperature |
| t.i.d. / TID / tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| Tx | treatment or traction |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| wt | weight |
| x | multiplied by, times |
| ↑ | higher, elevate, or up |
| ↓ | lower or down |
| ° | degree |
| ♀ | female |
| ♂ | male |
| Δ | change |
| ″ | inch or second |