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Patient Care MA
Patient Cate Medical Abbreviation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a.c. | before meal ante cenam |
| npo | nothing by mouth nil per oris |
| qh | every hour quaque hora |
| qd | once a day or every day quaque in die |
| bid | twice daily bis in die |
| tid | three times a day ter in die |
| qid | four times a day quater in die |
| ASAP | As Soon AS Possible |
| STAT | with no delay, immediately |
| S | without sans |
| _ C | with |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Hx | history |
| Fx | fracture |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| OTC | Over-the-Counter (pharmaceuticals) |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| ml | milliliter NOTE: ml=cc |
| cm | centimeter NOTE: 2.5cm=1 inch |
| mg | miligram |