Medication
PRN
As needed
RBC
Red blood cells
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
IV
intravenous
TMJ
Temporomandiubular joint
QID
Four times a day
HDL
High density lipoprotein
CAD
Coronary artery disease
NG
nasogastric (tube)
DX
Diagnosis
NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
CBC
Complete Blood Count
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
CXR
chest xray
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
PRN
as needed
HCT
Hematocrit
CRF
Chronic Renal Failure
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ABG
Arterial blood gas
NKDA
no known drug allergies
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
TIA
transient ischemic attack
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde choliangiopancreatography