Abbreviations
activities of daily living
ADL
bedside commode
BSC
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CHF
congestive heart failure
drops
gtts
nothing by mouth
NPO
ABG
blood pressure
BP
cerebrovascular accident
DOB
date of birth
hard of hearing
HOH
after meals
PC
before meals
AC
blood sugar
BS
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DOA
dead on arrival
HOB
head of bed
as needed
PRN
aspirin
ASA
twice a day
BID
CBC
complete blood count
DX
hemoglobin and hematocrit
H&H
ROM
morning
AM
cancer
CA
CT
computed tomography
DNR
do not resuscitate
HS
bedtime
immediately
STAT
IM
intramuscular
IV
intravenous
mcg
microgram
mg
milligram
midnight
S&S
signs and symptoms