Abbreviations
before
a with a line over it
without
s with a line over it
NKA
no known allergies
c/o
complains of
BP q4h
blood pressure every 4 hours
before meals
ac
right upper quadrant
RUQ
ROM
range of motion
D/C
discharge or discontinue
TPR am and pm
temperature, pulse and respiration's morning and afternoon
with
c with a line over it
q with a line over it
S/S
signs and symptoms
I&O
intake and output
1 cc IM
1 cubic centimeter intramuscular
drop
gtt
by mouth
PO
UA
urinalysis
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
NS IV to KVO
normal saline intravenous to keep vein open
PRN
as needed
nothing by mouth
NPO
TID
three times daily
CHF
congestive heart failure
BR w/ BRP only
bed rest with bathroom privileges only