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Patient Care MA
Patient Cate Medical Abbreviation
Question | Answer |
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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 |