🧩 CATEGORY 1:
BASIC ABBREVIATIONS
BASIC ABBREVIATIONS
What does PRN mean?
PRN: As needed
What does BP stand for?
BP: Blood Pressure
What does PO mean?
PO: By mouth
What does GI stand for?
GI: Gastrointestinal
What does I&O stand for?
I&O: Intake and Output
What does NPO mean?
NPO: Nothing by mouth
What does HR stand for?
HR: Heart Rate
What does BID mean?
BID: Twice a day
What does GU stand for?
GU: Genitourinary
What does D/C stand for?
D/C: Discharge or discontinue
What does ADLs stand for?
ADLs: Activities of Daily Living
What does RR stand for?
RR: Respiratory Rate
What does TID mean?
TID: Three times a day
What does CNS stand for?
CNS: Central Nervous System
What does PT/OT stand for?
PT/OT:
Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
What does Dx mean?
Dx: Diagnosis
What does SpO₂ mean?
SpO₂: Oxygen saturation
What does IVP mean?
IVP: Intravenous push
What does MSK stand for?
MSK: Musculoskeletal
What does q4h mean?
q4h: Every 4 hours
What does Tx mean?
Tx:
Treatment / Therapy
What does WNL mean?
WNL: Within Normal Limits
What does STAT mean?
STAT: Immediately
What does ENT stand for?
ENT: Ear, Nose, and Throat
What does SOB mean?
SOB: Shortness of breath