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MedicalAbbreviation-
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A&P | anatomy and physiology |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CXR | chest X-Ray |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| NPO | NOTHING BY MOUTH |
| PO | Orally |
| PRN | as needed |
| Q | every |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| STAT | immediately |
| tid | three times a day |
| ER | emergency room |
| ED | emergency department |