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What does 'bid' stand for?
What does 'mg' mean?
milligram
What does 'L' stand for in medical terms?
Liter
What does 'C/O' represent?
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What does 'IV' refer to?
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What does 'NPO' mean?
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What does 'gtts' stand for?
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What does 'q4h' indicate?
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What does 'Rx' stand for?
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What does 'ac' mean?
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What does 'PRN' indicate?
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What does 'ASA' stand for?
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What does 'STAT' mean?
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What does 'IM' refer to?
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What does 'p' (with line over it) mean?
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What does 'AKA' stand for?
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What does 'BKA' mean?
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What does 'S/S' represent?
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What does 'tid' mean?
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What does 'OTC' stand for?
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What does 'ad lib' mean?
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What does 'HTN' stand for?
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What does 'ID' mean?
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What does 'Subq' refer to?
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What does 'hs' signify?
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What does 'meds' mean?
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What does 'po' refer to?
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What does 'H&P' stand for?
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What does 'Cap' stand for?
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What does 'CABG' refer to?
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What does 'CABG' indicate in surgery?
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What does 'CHD' stand for?
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What does 'Ca++' stand for?
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What does 'qd' indicate?
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What does 'Respirations' signify?
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What does 'NKDA' represent?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations
- bid: Indicates medication to be taken twice daily.
- mg: Stands for milligram, a unit of mass.
- L: Represents liter, a metric unit of volume.
- C/O: Abbreviation for "complains of," commonly used in patient assessments.
- IV: Refers to intravenous, a method of delivering fluids or medication directly into the bloodstream.
- NPO: Meaning "nothing by mouth," indicates a patient should not consume food or drink.
- gtts: Represents the term "drops," often used in liquid medication dosages.
- q4h: Every 4 hours; frequently used in prescribing medication schedules.
- q6h: Specifies medication to be taken every 6 hours.
- Rx: Designates a prescription; a written order for medication.
- ac: Means "before meals," indicating timing for medication or dietary restrictions.
- PRN: As needed; signifies medication that can be taken at the patient's discretion.
- ASA: Abbreviation for Aspirin, a common analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication.
- STAT: Urgent; indicates that something is to be done immediately.
- IM: Stands for intramuscular, a method of injection into the muscle.
- p with a line: Means "post" or "after," often used in medical notation.
- AKA: Above knee amputation, a surgical procedure involving the removal of the leg above the knee.
- BKA: Below knee amputation, involving removal of the leg below the knee joint.
- S/S: Signs and symptoms, or the sliding scale of a specific condition.
- tid: Three times a day, used in medication scheduling.
- s: Abbreviation for "without."
- c with a line: Means "with."
- OTC: Over-the-counter; medications available without a prescription.
- ad lib: As desired, often related to dietary and activity instructions.
- HTN: Hypertension, a medical condition defined by high blood pressure.
- CPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure, a treatment for apnea disorders.
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency procedure for cardiac arrest.
- ID: Intradermal, a method of injection within the skin.
- Subq: Subcutaneous, pertaining to injections under the skin.
- pc: After meals; used for medication timing.
- qhs: Every night, often used in sleep-related medication instructions.
- hs: Refers to hours of sleep or night.
- meds: Short for medications, refers to prescribed drugs.
- po: By mouth, signifying oral administration of medication.
- H&P: History and physical; documentation of a patient's medical history and physical examination.
- B/P: Blood pressure, a vital sign measured to assess health.
- Cap: Capsule; a form of medication delivery.
- CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart; treats severe coronary heart disease.
- CHD: Coronary heart disease; buildup of plaque in coronary arteries, leading to heart issues.
- CAD: Coronary artery disease, the most common heart disease caused by hardened arteries.
- CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid; the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- CVA: Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke.
- Ca++: Calcium, an essential mineral in the body.
- APAP: Acetaminophen, a common pain reliever.
- AM: Morning, often used in scheduling.
- AIDS: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a chronic disease affecting the immune system.
- PCN: Penicillin, a type of antibiotic used to treat infections.
- qd: Every day; a dosage frequency.
- P: Pulse, a vital sign indicative of heart rate.
- Respirations: Often abbreviated as R or Resp, a measure of breathing rate.
- NKDA: No known drug allergies; vital information in patient care.
- NKA: No known allergies, indicating the patient has no reported allergies.
- AMA: Against medical advice; signifies a patient leaving care against recommendations.
- LWBS: Left without being seen; used when a patient departs without receiving care.
- DOB: Date of birth; personal identifying information.
- DVT: Deep vein thrombosis, a medical condition involving blood clots in deep veins.
- Bx: Biopsy, a procedure to remove and examine tissue for disease.
- Hx: History; information regarding a patient's past medical issues.
- Fx: Fracture, a break in a bone.
- CA: Cancer; a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
- CBC: Complete blood count; a common blood test to evaluate overall health.
- CF: Cystic fibrosis; a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system.
- CXR: Chest x-ray; an imaging test to visualize lung and heart conditions.
- CHF: Congestive heart failure, a chronic condition where the heart can't pump effectively.
- CNS: Central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord.
- CTS: Carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition causing numbness and tingling in the hand.
- C&S: Culture and sensitivity; tests to determine effective antibiotics against infections.
- D&C: Dilation and curettage, a surgical procedure involving the removal of tissue from the uterus.
- DOA: Dead on arrival; a term used in emergency situations when a patient is found deceased.
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