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51-75 Abbreviations
Clinical Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| liq | liquid |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| NB | newborn |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N and V | nausea and vomiting |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OCP | oral contraceptive pills |
| OH | overall height |
| OTC | over the counter |
| pc | after meals |
| _ p | after |
| PI | present illness |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PRN | as needed |
| q | every |
| q a.m. | every morning |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every bedtime |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |