Clinical Abbreviations
This abbreviation stands for "two times a day". What is it?
bid/BID
"amb" is used on a chart to indicate how a patient moves. What does "amb" mean?
amb = ambulate (able to walk)
"BP" is a vital sign-What does it stand for?
Blood Pressure
bid
twice a day
Gastr/o
Stomach
The meaning of "Cx or cx"
cx=cancel, cancellation
"ad lib" tells caregivers about patient activity freedom. What does "ad lib" mean?
ad lib = as desired (allow as desired)
"CPR" stands for what?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
adm
admitted/admission
My/o
Muscle
Abbreviation for "calcium" (two-letter medical shorthand shown in the list). What is it?
Ca = calcium
"BRP" indicated what the patient is permitted to do. Expand "BRP."
BRP = bathroom privileges
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cont
continue
Hepat/o
Liver
The abbreviation "AIDS" - write it out fully.
AIDS = Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
"ADL" refers to everyday tasks a patient may need help with. What does "ADL" stand for?
ADL = activities of daily living
CHF
congestive heart failure
CBR
complete bed rest
Oste/o
Bone
"C/O" on a chart often precedes a patient's complaint. What does "c/o" mean?
c/o = complains of (or complaint of )
"as tol" is used in nursing notes about interventions. What does "as tol" mean?
as tol = as tolerated
CVA
cerebral vascular accident
CICU
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (or Coronary Intensive Care Unit
Neur/o
Nerve