Easy Abbreviations
What does "liq" stand for?
Liquids
What does "AMA" mean?
Aganist Medical Advice
What does "DOA" mean?
What does "I/O" Stand for?
Input and Output
What does "SOB" stand for?
Shortness of breath
What does c/o mean?
Complaints of
What does "pt" mean?
Patient
What does "gtts" means?
Drops
What does "OOB" mean?
Out of Bed
What does "dc" or "d/c" stand for?
Discharge or Discontinue
What does "w/c" stand for?
Wheel chair
What does "hs" and "hx" stand for?
Hours of sleep and History
What does "lab", "amb", and "stat" stand for?
Labratory, Ambulate, and Immediatly
What does "qhs" stand for?
Every bedtime
What does "prn" mean?
What does "ac","pc" mean?
pc: After meals
What does "T","P","R", and "BP" mean?
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure
What does dx, tx, fx, and Rx mean?
Diagnosis, Treatment, Fracture, and Prescription
What does "BR" and "BRP" stand for?
BR:Bed rest
BRP: Bathroom Privilages
What does EKG stand for?
Electrocardiogram