Abbreviations Flashcards
Cc
Cubic centimeters
ml
Milliliter
Lb
Pound
Wt
Weight
PROM
Passive range of motion
>
Greater than
Less than
PM
Evening
AM
Morning
PC
After meals
AC
Before meals
BID
Twice a day
TID
Three times a day
QID
Four times a day
PWB
Partial weight bearing
Noc
Night
Hs
Hour of sleep
HOB
Head of bed
OOB
Out of bed
VS
Vital signs
NPO
Nothing per mouth
HOH
Hard of hearing
TPR
Temp, pulse, respiration
DNR
Do not resuscitate
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ADL’s
Activities of daily living
OT
Occupational therapy
PT
Physical therapy
ST
Speech therapy
CHF
Congestive heart failure
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
CVA
Cerebral vascular disease
UTI
Urinary tract infection
MI
Myocardial infarction
30 cc=
1 oz =
Ad lib
As desired
Prn
As necessary
ROM
Range of motion
ht
Height
SBA
Stand by assist
SOB
Short of breath
Dx
Diagnosis
Hx
History
W/c
Wheelchair
BR
Bathroom
BRP
Bathroom privileges
FWB
Full weight bearing
S/S
Signs and symptoms
QOD
Every other day
QD
Every day
Q
Every
Amb
Ambulate
O2
Oxygen
BP
Blood pressure
DOB
Date of birth
UA
Urinalysis
I&O
Intake and output
N&V
Nausea and vomiting