abbreviations Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
a | before |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADLs | activities of daily living |
A&O | alert and orientated |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
bid | twice per day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
c | with |
CA | cancer |
c/o | complains of / complaints |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
d | day |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
dc | discontinue |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
ENT | ear, nose, throat |
ETOH | alcohol |
H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
HOB | head of bed |
HR | heart rate |
hs | at bedtime / hour of sleep |
IM | intramuscular |
I&O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
isol | isolation |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
OOB | out of bed |
p | after |
pc | after meals |
PERRLA | pupils, equal, round, reactive to light, accommodating |
PMH | past medical history |
PO | by mouth |
PRN | as needed |
pt | patient |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qhs | every evening |
qid | four times a day |
QOD | every other day |
R/O | rull out |
ROM | range of motion |
RR | respiratory rate |
s | without |
SC | subcutaneous |
SL | sublingual/under the tongue |
SOB | short of breath |
SQ | subcutaneous |
STAT | immediately |
TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
TPR | temperature/pulse/respiration |
UA | urinalysis |
VS | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
qac | before meals |
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