Medical Abbreviations#1
PO
By Mouth
ER
Emergency Room
RX
Prescription
PRN
As needed
IV
Intravenous
BID
Twice a day
RN
Registered Nurse
n/v
Nausea/ vomiting
K
Potassium
DX
Diagnosis
c/o
complaining of
NP
Nurse Practitioner
TX
Treatment
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
CC
Chief Complaint
MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident
HX
History
STAT
immediately/right now
MI
Myocardial Infarction
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
#
Fracture
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
CBC
Complete Blood Count
ADL
activities of daily living
QD
Every Day