University:
Indiana University South Bend
Course:
ANAT-A 210 | Human Anatomy
Academic year:

2021
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23

Pages:

1
Author:

Rose G

MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONSID = intradermalPRN = as neededIM = intramuscularOTC = over the counterIV = intravenousIVPB = intravenous piggybackSTAT = immediatelyPO = by mouthSC = subcutaneousAbx = antibioticsSL = sublingualCTx = chemotherapyDx = diagnosisNG = nasogastric tubeHx = historyTPN = total parenteral nutritionRx = prescriptionRTx = radiotherapyQ1H = every hourS/S = signs & symptomsQ2H = every 2 hoursSx = symptomsQ3H = every 3 hoursThx = therapyQ4H = every 4 hoursTx = treatmentQHS = before bedtimePx = prognosisQOD = every other dayLLQ = left lower quadrantLUQ = left upper quadrantATC = around the clockRLQ = right lower quadrantBID = twice a dayRUQ = right upper quadrantOD = once dailyQID = 4 times a dayCC = cubic centimeter (1 CC = 1 ml)TID = 3 times a dayG = gramsMg = milligramAC = before mealsMI = millilitersPC = after mealsOz = ounces (1 OZ = 30 ml)Tbsp = tablespoon (1 tbsp = 15 ml)Tsp = teaspoon (1 tsp = 5 ml