chapter 3.3 ABB Flashcards
1
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ad lib.
A
feeling as needed, at pleasure
ad libitum
2
Q
b.i.d.
A
twice a day (bis in die)
3
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth (nil per os)
4
Q
p.r.n.
A
as the occasion arises, as needed (pro re nata)
5
Q
q.i.d.
A
four times a day (quarter in die)
6
Q
stat.
A
immediately (statim)
7
Q
t.i.d.
A
three times a day (ter in die)
8
Q
aq.
A
water (aqua)
9
Q
C
A
celsius
10
Q
CT, CAT
A
computed tomography, computed axial tomography
11
Q
ECG, EKT
A
electrocardiogram
12
Q
F
A
Fahrenheit
13
Q
MRI
A
magnetic resonance imaging
14
Q
OD
A
overdose; right eye
15
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PE
A
physical examination
