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Biomed Abbreviations
biomedical abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| stat | immediately |
| VS | vital signs |
| Rx | prescription |
| PRN | as nessary |
| Hs/hs | bedtime |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| po | by mouth |
| bid | twice a day |
| q2h | every @ hours |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| L | liter |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| qs | sufficient quantity |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| DC | discharge, discontinue |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |