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Chapter 2
med terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BID | Twice daily |
| TID | Three times daily |
| Q | Every |
| QD* | Daily |
| QID* | Four times daily |
| QHS | At night |
| AC | Before meals |
| PC | After meals |
| prn | As needed |
| ad lib | As desired |
| PO | By mouth |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| PR | Anal |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| SC | Central venous line |
| IV | Intravenous |
| CVL | Central venous line |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| Sig | instructions label |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| HEENT | Head, eyes,ears, nose, and throat |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| NAD | No acute distress |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| CTA | Clear to auscultation |
| WDWN | Well developed, well nourished |
| A&O | Alert and oriented |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| NOS | Not otherwise specified |