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MED1010 Abbreviation
Week 1 Abv. for Med Term.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| dx | diagnosis |
| tx | treatment |
| c/o | complains of |
| bid | twice a day |
| q | every |
| d | daily |
| qd | every day |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| pt | patient |
| AD | right ear |
| BP | blood pressure |
| AU | both ears |
| T | temperature |
| AS | left ear |
| R | respiration |
| VS | vital signs |
| P | pulse |
| po | per oral *aka* by mouth |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| LOV | last office visit |
| DOB | date of birth |
| w/ or c | with |
| female symbol (looks like) | a circle with a cross under it ♀ |
| male symbol (looks like) | a circle with an arrow pointing up to the right ♂ |
| ER | emergency room |
| MR | medical records |