Medical Abbreviations#1
PO
By Mouth
Apt
appointment
ant.
anterior
PRN
As needed
c̅
with
bid
Twice a day
Ax
axillary
p.c.
after a meal
D/C
discontinue
R/O
rule out
c/o
complaining of
s̅
without
Cx
cancelled
p̄
after
CC
Chief Complaint
CPE, CPX
Complete physical exam
Hx
History
STAT
immediately/right now
noct.
Nocturnal
s/p
After (status post)
Fx
Fracture
ā
before
h.s.
bedtime (hour of sleep)
A/P
Anteroposterior
R/S
rescheduled