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Term | Definition |
pp | post prandial |
ac | before meals |
po | by mouth |
npo | nothing by mouth |
NKA | no known allergies |
BID | twice a day |
TID | three times a day |
QID | four times a day |
QOD | every other day |
c/o | complains of |
n/c | no complaints |
HOB | head of bed |
SOB | short of breath |
OOB | out of bed |
brp | bathroom privaledges |
hs | at bed time |
qhs | every night at bed time |
hx | history |
sx | symptoms |
fx | fracture |
dx | diagnosis |
px | prognosis |
@ | about |
s/s | signs and symptoms |
hgb | hemoglobin |
ac | before meals |
aka | above the knee amputation |
b/p | blood pressure |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
drg | diagnosis related groups |
ac | before meals |
aka | above the knee amputation |
b/p | blood pressure |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
drg | diagnosis related groups |
gtts | drops |
fuo | fever of undetermined origin |
ft | foot |
gi | gastrointestinal |
gu | genitourinary |
hr | heart rate |
kcl | potassium chloride |
lat | lateral |
inj | injection |
IM | intramuscular |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LUL | left upper lobe |
MI | myocardial infarction |
MVA | moving vehicle accident |
noc | night |
OD | right eye |
os | left eye |
ou | both eyes |
nsg | nursing |
peds | pediatrics |
prn | as needed |
PT | physical therapy |
Rx | take (prescription) |
ss | 1/2 |
SL | sublingual |
TB | tuberculosis |
Temp | temperature |
TPR | temp, pulse, respirations |
v/s | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
wt | weight |
y/o | years old |
ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
ad | right ear |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activity of daily living |
abd | addominal |
AU | both ears |
Ax | axillary |
BSI | body substance isolation |
BLS | Basic Life support |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
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