Commonly Used Medical Abbreviation
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48 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ac | Before meals |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| BID | Twice a day |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BSC | Bedside commode |
| |c | With |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| D/C | Discharge or discontinue |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DX | Diagnosis |
| EBL | Estimated blood loss |
| EKG (or ECG) | Electrocardiogram |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| HOB | Head of bed |
| HOH | Hard of hearing |
| H & P | History and physical |
| HTP | Hypertension |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| LPN | Licensed practical nurse |
| MD | Medical doctor |
| MI | Myocardial infarction |
| mL | Milliliters |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| OOB | Out of bed |
| PO | By mouth |
| PRN | As needed |
| Q and q | Every |
| QD | Every day |
| Q2h | Every 2 hours |
| QHS | Every night at bedtime |
| QID | Four times a day |
| QOD | Every other day |
| RN | Registered nurse |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| |s | Without |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| STAT | Immediately |
| TID | Three times a day |
| TX | Treatment |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| VS | Vital signs |
| WBC | White blood cells |
| w/c | Wheelchair |
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