Common Medical Abbreviations Flashcards
A/O
Alert & Oriented
noc
Night
A Fib
Atrial Fibrillation
NPO
Nil Per Os (Nothing by mouth)
ac
Before Meals
NSAID
Non-Steriodal Anti-inflammatory drug
ad lib
As Desired
NTG
Nitroglycerin
AMA
Against Medical Advice
N/V
Nausea/Vomiting
am
Morning
NC
Nasal Cannula
amt
Amount
NGT
Nasogastric Tube
ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
BID
Bis In Die (Twice a day)
OTC
Over the counter
BM
Bowel Movement
BP
Blood Pressure
o2
Oxygen
OD
Overdose
BS
Bowel Sounds
oz
Ounce
c
With
pc
After Meals
CA
Cancer
per
By, Through
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
pm
Afternoon
cap. caps.
Capsule
PCN
Penicillin
CBC
Completed Blood Count
PEG
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (Gastric Tube)
cc
Cubic Centimeter
PO
Per Os (By mouth)
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
PRN
Pro Re Nata (As necessary)
CNS
Central Nervous System
pt
Patient
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PT
Physical Therapy