Medical Abbreviation Practice

US

ultrasound

DNR

do not resusitate

QID

four times a day

ASA

aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

CBC

complete blood count

HS

at bedtime

NKDA

no known drug allergies

IBS

irritable bowel syndrome

PCM

pacemaker

PRN

as needed

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

STAT

immediately

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

RLQ

right lower quadrant

LPN

licensed practical nurse

K

potassium

HA

headache

c (with line on top)

with

BID

twice a day

EKG

electrocardiogram