Common Medical Abbreviations
BP
blood Pressure
PO
By Mouth
ECG
Electrocardiogram
every other day is the meaning
QOD
Fx
Fracture
HR
Heart Rate
NPO
Nothing By Mouth
IV
Intravenous
What is qid
4x a day
NKA
BMI
PRN
As needed
Tx
Treatment
QH
EVERY HOUR
LMP
Last Menstrual Period
Abbreviation for " Past History"
PH
The abbreviation for " Before Meals"
AC
CXR
Chest Xray
q2h
EVERY 2 HOURS
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
TCI
To Come In
OTC is the abbreviation
Over the Counter
Complete Physical Exam is the meaning
CPX
qhs
at night/bedtime