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Med abbreviations
| abbreviation | meaning |
|---|---|
| ax | axillary |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| FBAO | foreign body airway obstruction |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| BID | twice a day |
| dx | diagnosis |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| LTC | long term care |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| IV | intravenous |
| wc | wheelchair |
| NKA | no known exam |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| OTC | over the counter |
| prn | as needed |
| TID | three times a day |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| rx | prescription |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| pc | after meals |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| ac | before meals |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| u/a | urinalysis |
| QID | four times a day |
| ng | nasogastric |
| BM | bowel Movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| c with a line over it | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| fbs | fasting blood sugar |
| ht | height |
| pt | patient |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| FF | force fluids |
| ROM | range of motion |