numbers and others
Time
common abbreviations 1
Body parts
common abbreviations 2
100

I

One

100

QD

everyday

100

"as needed"

what is "prn"

100

LUQ

What is "left upper quadrant"

100

 "every two hours"?

What is "q2h"

200

IV

four

200

q2h

every 2 hours


200

 "Tr/Tx"

What is "treatment"

200

RUQ

What is "Right upper Quadrant

200

CXR

What is "Chest Xray"

300

"as needed"

What is "PRN"

300

qhs

at night/bedtime

300

What is the abbreviation for "diagnosis"?

What is "DX"

300

 OD

What is "Right eye"

300

 "nothing by mouth"

What is "NPO"

400

Hx

What is "History"

400

in the morning

qam

400

NKA

What is "No Known Allergies"

400

OS

What is "Left Eye"

400

CPX

What is "Complete Physical Examination"

500

Rx

What is "Prescription"

500

in the afternoon

qpm

500

TCI

What is " To Come In"

500

Both eyes

What is "OU"

500
OTC

What is "Over the counter"