Abbreivations Flashcards

1
Q

Ad lib

A

As desired

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2
Q

Amb

A

Ambulation

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3
Q

C/o

A

Complains of

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4
Q

Ac

A

Before meals

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5
Q

Prn

A

When necessary

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6
Q

GI

A

gastrointestinal

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7
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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8
Q

ADL

A

Activities of daily living

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9
Q

SOB

A

Short of breath

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10
Q

FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

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11
Q

Qh

A

Every hour

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12
Q

AMI

A

Heart attack

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13
Q

HS, hs

A

At bedtime

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14
Q

I&o

A

Input/intake and outtake

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15
Q

PO

A

By mouth

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16
Q

ROM

A

Range of motion

17
Q

BM, bm

A

Bowel movement

18
Q

D/c

A

Discharge

19
Q

IV

A

Intravenous

20
Q

QHS

A

Every night at bedtime

21
Q

AM, am

A

Morning

22
Q

TPR

A

temp, pulse and respirations

23
Q

Stat

A

Immediately

24
Q

DNR

A

do not resuscitate