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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 AC or ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| amp | ampule: small sealed vial most commonly used for pharmaceuticals |
| BE | barium enema |
| BID or bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| 'c' with a line over it | with |
| c/o | complains of |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc** | cubic centimeter, equivalent to 1 ml** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| dc | discontinue |
| D/C** | discharge or discontinue** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardio-gram |
| ER | emergency room |
| Fx | fracture |
| g/gm/Gm | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary: system of reproductive organs |
| h | hour |
| H&P | history & physical exam |
| h/o | history of |
| H2O | water |
| HS/hs** | hours of sleep** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| hx | history |
| I&O | intake & output |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| m | meter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD** | right eye** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OS** | left eye** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU** | each eye** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| oz | ounces |
| PC/pc | after meals |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round & reactive to light & accommodation |
| PO | by mount |
| prn | when needed |
| q | every |
| QD/qd** | everyday** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| qh | every hour |
| QID/qid | four times a day |
| QOD/qod** | every other day** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R/O | rule out |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| 's' with a line over it | without |
| SC** | subcutaneous** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| SL | sublingual |
| ss** | one half** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. Write out 'one-half' or '1/2' |
| ss** | sliding scale** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. Write out 'sliding scale' |
| STAT/stat | immediately |
| sub q** | subcutaneous** Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| subcut | subcutaneous |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TID/tid | three times a day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | treatment |
| U/u** | unit: unit has no acceptable abbreviation: write out unit Not a recommended term by the Institute of Medication Practices and should be written out. |
| VS | vital signs |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| x | except |
| 'a' with a line over it | after |
| 'p' with a line over it | before |
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