Diet
NPO
Nothing by mouth
Immunology
Immune system
QAC
Before meals
Lungs
Pulmonologist
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
TPN
infusing via IV
Nephrology
Kidneys
PRN
As needed
Cancer
C/C
Chief complaint
Pureed
equivalent to being blended... like baby fruit in a jar - Gerbers
Cardiology
Heart
BID
Twice per day
Brain
Psychiatrist
CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
Thickened
A liquid diet that has a powder added to prevent aspiration/choking. (consistency of honey)
Sometimes called "honey thick"
Hematology
Blood
TID
Three times per day
Immune system
Allergist
DNR
Do not recusitate
Full diet
no restrictions
Hepatology
Liver
QHS
At bedtime
stomach
Gastroenterologist
HDL
High density lipoprotein