Abbreviations Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| qd | every day |
| ac | before meals |
| AU | both ears |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| s | without |
| c | with |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| AD | right ear |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BM | bowel movement |
| bx | biopsy |
| DOB | date of birth |
| CA | cancer |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| q | every |
| R/O | rule out |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| pc | after meals |
| p | after |
| CC | chief complaint |
| Sx | symptoms |
| Fx | fracture |
| tid | three times a day |
| c/o | complains of |
| Hx | history |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| RDA | recommended daily allowance |
| qod | every other day |
| BS | breath sounds |
| Rx | prescription |
| BR | bedrest |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| prn | as needed |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| V/S | vital signs |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| q ___m | every ____ minutes |
| LD | lethal dose |
| BLS | basic life support |
| qid | four times a day |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| ATD | admission, treatment, discharge |
| qh | every hour |
| po | by mouth |
| bid | twice a day |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| AS | left ear |
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