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What does the abbreviation 'SOB' stand for in medical terms?
If a patient is instructed to take medication 'tid,' how often should they take it?
What does 'NPO' indicate to medical staff?
The abbreviation 'BP' best refers to which vital sign?
What does 'prn' mean when written on a prescription?
Which abbreviation directs nurses to assist the patient to the bathroom?
If a doctor orders IV fluid, what does 'IV' mean?
The abbreviation 'qhs' means the medication should be taken:
What does 'abd' abbreviation refer to?
The term 'c/o' is used by patients to:
The abbreviation 'bid' means the medication should be taken:
In the abbreviation 'c' and 's' related to medication, what do they signify respectively?
'BRP' stands for 'Bedrest privileges' allowing patient to move freely in the room.
The abbreviation 'stat' instructs to do something immediately.
'CBR' means Complete Bedrest, requiring patient to stay in bed completely.
'DAT' refers to a strict no-fluid-or-food diet status.
'qhs' means to take medication every morning after waking up.
'IV' is an abbreviation for medication taken orally.
'abd' can be used to indicate abdominal pain in a patient’s chart.
'prn' means the patient must take the medication at fixed times daily.
'bm' or 'BM' stands for bowel movement in medical records.
The abbreviation 'ac' means the medication should be taken after meals.
'ab lib' means the patient can take medication or do an activity as much as they desire.
'c' and 's' in medical prescriptions mean 'with' and 'without' respectively.
What does the abbreviation 'c/o' indicate in a patient's chart?
If a prescription states 'ac', when should the medication be taken?
The abbreviation 'NPO' means the patient can eat or drink as desired.
'IV' is an abbreviation used only for oral medications.