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What does 'Stat' mean?
What is the meaning of 'VS'?
Vital signs
What does 'Rx' stand for?
Prescription, take treatment
What does 'prn' indicate?
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What is the definition of 'HS'?
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What does 'NPO' stand for?
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What does 'po' mean?
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What does 'bid' stand for?
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What does 'q2h' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'amb'?
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What does 'mg' stand for?
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What does 'mL' mean?
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What does 'L' refer to?
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What does 'cc' stand for in medical terminology?
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What does 'Tsp' mean?
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What does 'EKG' stand for?
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What does 'D/C' mean?
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What is the definition of 'EEG'?
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What does 'DNR' stand for?
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What is represented by '>'?
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What does '<' mean?
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What does 'qd' stand for?
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What does 'QID' mean?
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What does 'q4h' stand for?
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What does 'qod' mean?
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What does 'Q8h' indicate?
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What does 'Pt' refer to?
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What does 'C' (with line over it) mean?
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What does 'S' (with line over it) signify?
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What does 'W/o' stand for?
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What does 'Tbsp' mean?
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What does 'Qt' refer to?
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What does 'BRP' stand for?
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What does 'Cranio' refer to?
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What does 'Mammo' mean?
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What does 'Mast/o' refer to?
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What does 'Neuro' indicate?
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What does 'Oophor' mean?
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What does 'Osteo' signify?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations and Terminology
- Stat: Indicates immediate action or urgency.
- VS: Refers to vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Rx: Denotes a prescription or treatment order from a healthcare provider.
- prn: Means "as needed" or "whenever necessary," typically used for medications.
- HS: Stands for "hour of sleep," indicating the time at which a patient goes to bed.
Dietary and Administration Terms
- NPO: Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth," often prescribed before surgery or certain tests.
- po: Indicates medication taken "by mouth."
- bid: Signifies administration of medication twice a day.
- q2h: Means medication or treatment should be administered every 2 hours.
- amb: Refers to ambulation or walking abilities.
Measurement Units
- mg: Refers to milligram, a unit of mass.
- mL: Stands for milliliter, a unit of volume.
- L: Represents a liter, another unit of volume.
- cc: Abbreviation for chief complaint in medical context; also equivalent to mL.
- Tsp: Refers to teaspoon, a common unit for measuring volume in medication dosages.
Diagnostic Terms
- EKG: Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- EEG: Electroencephalogram, a test used to evaluate brain activity.
- D/C: Means to discontinue or discharge a patient from care.
- DNR: Do Not Resuscitate order, indicating a patient's wish not to receive resuscitation.
Relative Terms
- Greater than (> ): Used to express values that exceed a certain number.
- Less than (< ): Indicates values that fall below a specified number.
- qd: Means "every day," indicating daily occurrences.
- QID: Refers to "four times a day."
- q4h: Indicates every four hours for medication or treatment administration.
- qod: Stands for "every other day."
Other Abbreviations
- Q8h: Implies every 8 hours for treatment or medication.
- Pt: Refers to physical therapy or patient.
- C (with line over it): Means "with."
- S (with line over it): Indicates "without."
- W/o: Another abbreviation for "without."
- Tbsp: Abbreviation for tablespoon, a larger volume measuring unit.
- Qt: Signifies quart, a larger measurement unit for volume.
- BRP: Bathroom privileges, indicating a patient's ability to use the restroom as needed.
Anatomical and Medical Roots
- Cranio: Pertains to the skull and structures associated with it.
- Mammo: Relates to the breast, commonly used in medical settings for breast examinations.
- Mast/o: Indicates matters concerning the breast or mastoid process.
- Neuro: Relates to nerves and neurological functions.
- Oophor: Pertains to the ovary, often seen in gynecological contexts.
- Osteo: Refers to bones, often used in discussions about orthopedic health.
- Oto: Denotes the ear and related structures.
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