Abbreves - Schoo Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
a.c. | before meals |
ad lib | freely, as often as desired |
am, AM | morning |
BE | barium enema |
BID, b.i.d., bid | twice a day |
BP | Blood Pressure |
Alcoholics Anonymous | AA |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BM | bowel movement |
Bx | biopsy |
c | with |
CA, Ca | carcinoma, cancer |
cap. | capsule |
cc | cubic centimeter |
disc, DC, d.c. | discontinue |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
Dx, dx | diagnosis |
ED | emergency department |
ER | emergency room |
Fx, fx | fracture |
g, gm | gram |
gt, gtt | drop, drops |
h | hour |
Ht, ht | height |
inj. | injection |
I and O, I/O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
K+, K | potassium |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
Na, Na+ | sodium |
NC | nasal canula |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NPO p MN | nothing by mouth past midnight |
oint., ung | ointment |
OOB | out of bed |
OTC | over the counter |
oz. | ounce |
P | pulse |
p.c. | after meals |
pH | power of hydrogen concentration (degree of alkalinity or acidity) |
PM, p.m. | afternoon |
PO,po,p.o. | by mouth |
PRN, prn | repeat as needed |
q.am. | every morning |
q.h. | every hour |
q.i.d. | four times a day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
q.s. | quantity sufficient |
r, R | rectal |
Rx | prescription |
s | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ss | one half |
stat | immediately |
syr | syrup |
susp. | suspension |
sup. supp. | suppository |
T | tablespoon |
tab. | tablet |
TB | tuberculosis |
tbsp. | tablespoon |
TID, t.i.d. | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
tsp. | teaspoon |
Tx | treatment |
VS | vital signs |
W/C, w/c | wheel chair |
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