Terminology
A severe allergic reaction that causes respiratory distress due to swelling of the upper airways
Anaphylactic Shock
SOB
Shortness of Breath
Dependence on a drug
Habituation
gram
gm
Take by mouth 2 times a day
Take PO BID
High blood sugar level.
Hyperglycemia
ED
Emergency Department
At once/immediately
STAT
microgram
mcg
Take 1 tab sublingually every other 4 hours
1 tab SL q4h
One’s manner of walking
Gait
NPO
Nothing By Mouth
As desired
Ad lib
cubic centimeter
cc
Take 2 capsules every 12 hours
2 caps q4h
Contains all supplies that may be needed during an emergency and that is instantly accessible to anyone in the office.
Crash Cart
TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury
Three times a day
tid
milliliter
mL
Apply to the affected area as needed
AAA prn
A permanent shortening of the muscle around the joint causing abnormal and sometimes painful positioning of the joint
Contracture
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician
As needed.
prn
Dispense As Written
DAW
acetaminophen 500 miligrams twice a day
APAP 500 mg bid