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Term | Definition |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
bid | two times a day |
mcg | micrograms |
mL | milliliters |
PO | by mouth |
PC | after meals |
PRN | as needed |
qid | four times a day |
tid | three times a day |
ca | calcium |
fe | iron |
h20 | water |
k | potassium |
Na | sodium |
ns | normal saline |
nka | no known allergies |
npo | nothing by mouth |
ff | force fluid |
ht | hight |
wt | weight |
gtt | drops |
od | right eye |
ou | both eyes |
os | left eye |
ad | right ear |
au | both ears |
as | left ear |
WNL | within normal limits |
bs | blood sugar |
fbs | fasting blood sugar |
cbc | complete blood count |
ekg | electrocardiogram |
FHT | fetal heart tones |
I&O | intake & output |
I&D | incision and drainage |
Dx | diagnosis |
kub | xray of kidney,ureter and bladder |
LP | Lumbar puncture |
PE | Physical exam |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CHF | Congestive heart failure |
DM | Diabetes mellitus |
IBS | Irritable bowel syndrome |
IDDM | Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
MI | Myocardial infraction |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
NIDDM | NON INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
SOB | short of breath |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
LMP | last menstrual period |
Bx | biopsy |
Dx | diagnosis |
bp | blood pressure |
cc | chief complaint |
c/o | complains of |
H&P | History and Physical |
hr | heart rate |
Hx | history |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
p | pulse |
R/O | rule out |
ICU | intensive care unit |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
Rx | prescription |
AMA | against medical advice |
amb | ambulatory |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
CBR | complete bed rest |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
KVO | keep vain open |
oob | out of bed |
TKO | to keep open |
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