ABG
arterial blood gas
A+P
Anatomy + Physiology
ADL
Activites of Daily Living
ac/ a.c.
Before meals
bil
Bile/Bilary/Bilaterall
ADLIB
as needed
AM
Morning/ before noon
amb
ambulate (to walk)
amt
amount
BID
2x a day
TID
3x a day
QID
4x a day
BIW/TIW/QIW
2x/3x/4x a week
QD
Once a day
1tb BID
one tablet twice a day
pt
patient
BM
Bowel movement/bone marrow
BP
blood pressure
BRP
bathroom privileges
BSC
Bed side camode
BR
bed rest
_
c
with
CA
cancer
CNA
certified nursing assistant