Common Acronyms
ROS
Review of the systems
t.i.d
Three times a day
CBC
Complete blood count
DNR
Do Not Resitate
cc
Cubic centimeters
URI
Upper Respiratory infection
p.r.n
DC
discharge
H&P
history and physical examination
npo
nothing by mouth
VSS
Vital Sign are stable
R/O
rule out
AKA
Above the knee amputation
H.S
as bedtime
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
u/a
urinalysis
p.o
By mouth
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
H&H
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
ACL
Aterior cruciate ligament
O.S
Left eye
O.U
Both eyes
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
IM
intramuscular
I&D
incision and drainage