What does ‘c/o’ stand for in medical terminology?
complains of
What does ‘CC’ represent in a medical context?
Chief Complaint
What does ‘PMH’ refer to?
past medical history
What does ‘h/o’ signify?
history of
What does ‘TID’ mean?
three times a day
What does ‘QID’ indicate?
four times a day
What does ‘BID’ stand for?
twice a day
What does ‘q2h’ mean?
every 2 hours
What does ‘D/C’ signify in medical documentation?
discharged
What does ‘DNR’ stand for?
Do not resuscitate
What does ‘Sx’ refer to?
symptoms
What does ‘Dx’ indicate?
diagnosis
What does ‘LOC’ stand for?
loss of consciousness, level of consciousness
What does ‘NPO’ mean?
nothing by mouth
What does ‘PRN’ signify?
as needed
What does ‘r/o’ stand for?
rule out
What does ‘SOB’ mean in a clinical setting?
shortness of breath
What does ‘s/p’ refer to?
status post
What does ‘WNL’ indicate?
within normal limits
What does ‘WFL’ stand for?
within functional limits
What does ‘UE’ refer to?
upper extremity
What does ‘LE’ signify?
lower extremity
What does ‘A&O (x4)’ mean?
alert and oriented
What does ‘NKA’ stand for?
no known allergy
