abbreviation case study e1 Flashcards
Po
by mouth
Qd
every day
BID
twice a day
Rx
prescription
Pt
Patient
PCP
primary care provider
f/u
follow up
CCU
coronary care unit
post anesthesia care unit
PACU
After surgery
post-op
OR
operating room
NPO
nothing by mouth
Prn
as needed
SC
subcutaneous
intravenous
IV
TX
Treatment
Emergency Department
ED
DX
diagnosis (diagnoses)
both
bilateral
bedtime
QHS
CTA
clear to auscultation
CV
cardiovascular
PERRLA
pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation
B
bilateral (both sides)
WNL
within normal limits
Heent
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
ROS
review of systems
WDWN
well developed, well-nourished
A & O
alert and oriented
BMI
body mass index
Wt
weight
Ht
height
B/P
blood pressure
respiratory rate
RR
Heart rate
HR
T
temperature
VS
vital signs
Physical Exam
PE
NKDA
no known drug allergies
AC
before meals
QHS
at night
h/o
history of
FHx
family history
Hx
history
PMHx
past medical history
HPI
history of present illness
H&P
history and physical
shortness of breath
SOB
CC
chief complaint
emergency room
ER
Year old
y/o