Prescriptions & Orders
a.c.
Before meals
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
BP
Blood Pressure
L
Left
ER
Emergency Room
b.i.d
Twice a day
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
CBC
Complete Blood Count
AD
Right ear
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
ad
As desired
ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
EKG
Electrocardiogram
AS
Left ear
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
gtt
Drop
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
LLL
Left Lower Lobe
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
hs
At bedtime
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
lat
Lateral
CCU
Coronary Care Unit