General Medical
pt
patient
PO
by mouth
A&Ox3
alert and oriented x3
gtt
drop
hx
history
PRN
as needed
shortness of breath
POD
post op day
WNL
within normal limits
QID
four times a day
OTA
open to air
R/O
re order
VSS
vital signs stable
AC
before meals
Ax1
assist x 1
NYD
not yet diagnosed