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Med. Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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D/C | Discontinue, discharge |
OR | Operating Room |
prn | Whenever necessary, as needed |
ac | Before meals |
stat | Immediately, at once |
RN | Registered nurse |
wt | Weight |
Cl | Chloride or chlorine |
Rx | Prescription, take, treatment |
AP | Apical pulse |
T | Temperature |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
spec | Specimen |
c | With |
ss | One half |
s | Without |
pt | Patient, pint (500ml or cc) |
BP | Blood pressure |
R | Respiration, rectal |
Na | Sodium |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
DRG | Diagnostic related group |
LMP | Last menstrual period |