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BMT Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations for the BMT Class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| stat | immediately |
| VS | vital signs |
| Rx | prescription |
| prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
| HS / hs | Hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| po | By mouth (orally) |
| bid | Twice a day |
| q2h | Every 2 hours |
| amb | Ambulate (walk) |
| mg | Milligram |
| mL | Milliliter |
| L | Liter |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter |
| tsp | Teaspoon |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| > | Greater than |
| Less than | |
| qs | Sufficient quantity |