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6 - October 11, 2011
Introduction to Patient Care - Abbreviations (48 - 83)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| N/A | not applicable |
| N/C | nasal cannula |
| NG | nasogastric (tube that goes threw the nose into the stomach) |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| N | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| per | through or by |
| PERRL(A) | pupils equal,round,reactive to light (accommodation) |
| pm | after noon |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as necessary |
| POD | post operative day |
| post-op | post operative |
| pre-op | after surgery |
| pt | patient |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| qh | hourly |
| qid or QID | four times a day |
| qs | quantity sufficient (usually pertaining to urine) |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| s | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | at once |
| tid or TID | three time a day |
| TPR | temperature,pulse,respirations |
| VS | vital signs |
| WNL | within normal limits |