Stands For
ac
Before meals
ht.
Height
DOB
Date of Birth
stat
immediately
Meds
Medications
H&P
History and Physical
wt.
Weight
DNR
Do not resuscitate
D/C or d/c
Discharge, discontinue
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Dx
Diagnosis
OTC
Over the counter
AMA
Against medical advice
bid
twice a day
A&O
Alert and oriented
Rx
Prescription
FH
Family history
PRN
As needed
c/o
complains of
HOB
Head of bed
qid
4 times a day
VO
Verbal order
CC
Chief Complaint
LOS
Length of stay
LOS
Length of stay