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Medical Abbreviation

QuestionAnswer
What does c with a bar over it mean? With
What does s with a bar over it mean? Without
What does PRN mean? As needed
What does HS mean? At bedtime
What does AC mean? Before a meal
What does PC mean? After a meal
What does CXR mean? Chest X-ray
What does PO mean? By mouth
What does TID mean? Three times a day
What does QID mean? Four times a day
What does BID mean? Two times a day
What does QD mean? Every day
What does Rx mean? Prescription
What does Sig mean? Label
What does Pt mean? Patient
What does PT mean? Physical therapy
What does DDX mean? Differential diagnosis
What does P mean in the medical abbreviation shown on the study sheet? After
What does R/O mean? Rule out
What does NPO mean? Nothing by mouth
What does CBC mean? Complete blood count
What does HTN mean? Hypertension
What does DM mean? Diabetes mellitus
What does SOB mean? Shortness of breath
What does ROM mean? Range of motion
What does BMR mean? Basal metabolic rate
What does DNR mean? Do not resuscitate
What does F/U mean? Follow-up
What does UA mean? Urinalysis
What does CHF mean? Congestive heart failure
What does C&S mean? Culture and sensitivity
What does FBS mean? Fasting blood sugar
What does CC mean? Chief complaint
What does NKA mean? No known allergies
What does STAT mean? Immediately
What does Dx mean? Diagnosis
What does HPI mean? History of the present illness
What does Sx mean? Surgery
What does Bx mean? Biopsy
What does Hx mean? History
What does H&P mean? History and physical
What does gtt mean? Drop
What does FOBT mean? Fecal occult blood test
What does LMP mean? Last menstrual period
What does COPD mean? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What does NIDDM mean? Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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