1-Abb. Flashcards
BP
blood pressure
Ac/ pc
before meals/ after meals
MAR
Medication Administration Record
MI
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
ROM
range of motion
PRN
when necessary, as needed
LOC
Level of consciousness
Tx
Treatment
DX
diagnosis
ADL
activities of daily living
TIA
transient ischaemic attack
BID
twice a day
TID
three times a day
QID
four times a day
NPO
nothing by mouth
CAD
Coronary artery disease
BM
bowel movement
HS
hours of sleep, bedtime
Q2H
every 2 hours
STAT
at once, immediately
UTI
Urinary tract infection
BRP
bathroom privileges with
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
W/C
wheelchair
I&O
intake and output
DNR
do not resuscitate
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LUQ
left upper quadrant
RLQ
right lower quadrant
RUQ
right upper quadrant
NKA
no known allergies
C/O
complains of
VS
vital signs