Finals Review (Terminology Abbreviations) Flashcards
1
Q
What does “STAT” mean?
A
Immediately
2
Q
What does “VS” mean?
A
Vital Signs
3
Q
What does “Rx” mean?
A
Prescription
4
Q
What does “prn” mean
A
As need
5
Q
What does “HS” mean?
A
Bedtime
6
Q
What does “NPO” mean?
A
Nothing by mouth
7
Q
What does “PO” mean
A
Orally (by mouth)
8
Q
What does “bid” mean?
A
Twice in a day
9
Q
What does “q2h” mean?
A
Every 2 hours
10
Q
What does “amb” mean?
A
To walk
11
Q
What does “mg” mean?
A
milligram
12
Q
What does “mL” mean?
A
milliliter
13
Q
What does “L” mean?
A
Liter
14
Q
What does “cc” mean?
A
Cubic Centimeter
15
Q
What does “tsp” mean?
A
Teaspoon
