Abbreviations and Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
ABR
A
absolute bed rest
2
Q
ASAP
A
as soon as possible
3
Q
BRP
A
bathroom privileges
4
Q
CBR
A
complete bed rest
5
Q
Disch
A
discharge
6
Q
HOBÛ
A
head of bed elevated
7
Q
I&O
A
intake and output
8
Q
IV
A
intravenous
9
Q
Lab
A
laboratory
10
Q
NPO/npo
A
nothing by mouth
11
Q
Peds
A
pediatrics
12
Q
PRN/prn
A
as needed/necessary
13
Q
Pt
A
patient
14
Q
STAT/stat
A
immediately
15
Q
TPR
A
temperature, pulse, respiration
16
Q
c (w/ line above it)
A
with
17
Q
s (w/ line above it)
A
without
18
Q
L (w/ circle around it) /lt
A
left
19
Q
R (w/circle around it) /rt
A
right
20
Q
TID
A
three times a day
21
Q
qhs
A
daily at bedtime
22
Q
SOB
A
short of breath
23
Q
BID
A
twice a day
24
Q
qd
A
daily
25
Q
hs
A
at bedtime
26
Q
Pt
A
physical therapy
