Medical and Drug Chart Abbreviations
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Flashcards covering common drug chart abbreviations, clinical abbreviations, and handover terms.
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PO
Per oral
IM
Intramuscular (into muscle)
IV
Intravenous (into vein)
SC
Subcut (under skin)
PR
Per rectal
Top
Topical
QID
4x a day
4hrly
6x a day
BD
Bidaily 2x a day
TDS
3x a day
Nocte
Given at night
Mane
Given in morning
STAT
Given asap
PRN
As required
HTN
Hypertension
BR
Bedrest
Dx
Diagnosis
CVD
Cardiovascular disease
AF
Atrial Fibrillation
RR
Respiratory rate (10-20 breaths)
BP
Blood pressure (100-140)
PP
Pulse rate (60-100)
sO2
Oxygen saturation (95%+)
BNO
Bowels not open
NOF
Neck of Femur
#
Fracture
T2DM
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
L)
Left
R)
Right
CRIF
Closed reduction internal fixation
ORIF
Open reduction internal fixation
PMHX
Past medical history in medical documentation
OH
Orthostatic hypotension
IDA
Fe deficiency anaemia
OPN
Osteopenia
MCI
Mild cognitive impairment
NFR
Do not resuscitate
CAVG
Veins removed
CABG
Coronary artery bypass grafting
CHF
Chronic heart failure
Stemi
Myocardial infarction ST elevation