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Med. Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |