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Medical Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
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Nursing
Beginner
01/02/2021
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a.c
 Definition
before meals
Term
Abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
ADLs
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
Amb
 Definition
Ambulate(to walk)
Term
AROM
 Definition
active range of motion
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B&B
 Definition
bowel and bladder
Term
BID
 Definition
twice a day
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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BP
 Definition
blood pressure
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BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
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c
 Definition
with
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cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
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c/o or C/O
 Definition
complains of
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CVA
 Definition
cerebral vascular accident (Stroke)
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D/C
 Definition
discontinue / discharge
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DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
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DOB
 Definition
date of birth
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Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
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FF
 Definition
force fluids
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Fx
 Definition
fracture
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h.s or HS
 Definition
hours of sleep (bedtime)
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HOB
 Definition
head of bed
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I & O
 Definition
intake and output
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
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n & v OR n/v
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
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o2
 Definition
oxygen
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OOB
 Definition
out of bed
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PO
 Definition
by mouth
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p.c.
 Definition
after meals
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PRN or prn
 Definition
as necessary or when needed
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PROM
 Definition
passive range of motion
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PT
 Definition
physical therapy
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q
 Definition
every
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q.d.
 Definition
every day
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q.i.d.
 Definition
four times a day
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q.o.d.
 Definition
every other day
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q.h.
 Definition
every hour
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q2h
 Definition
every two hours
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Rx
 Definition
prescription
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s
 Definition
without
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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stat
 Definition
immediately
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TID
 Definition
three times a day
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UA
 Definition
urinalysis
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wt
 Definition
weight
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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VS
 Definition
vital signs
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w/c
 Definition
wheelchair
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