Abbreviations

What does CCU stand for?

Coronary care unit.

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive care unit.

What is the meaning of ED?

Emergency department.

BID means what in medical prescriptions?

Twice daily.

What is the full term for NICU?

Neonatal intensive care unit.

What does HR stand for in vital signs?

Heart rate.

What does PC mean in terms of meal times?

After meals.

What is the definition of Rx?

Prescription.

What does SOB stand for?

Shortness of breath.

NPO means what in medical terms?

Nil per os (nothing by mouth).

What is the abbreviation for history?

Hx.

What does A&O stand for?

Alert and oriented.

What does HPI stand for?

History of present illness.

What does f/u mean?

Follow up.

What does the abbreviation WNL mean?

Within normal limits.

What does the abbreviation PE refer to?

Physical exam.