amb - ambulate
IV - intravenously
AM - morning
o - orally
bid - twice daily
OD - right eye
BM - bowel movements
OS - left eye
B/P - blood pressure
OU - both eyes
BR - bathroom
oz - ounce
c(with line over) - with
po - by mouth
cath - catheter
q - every
cc - cubic centimeter
q2h - every 2 hours
D/C - discontinue or discharge
qs - quanity sufficient
drsg - dressing
stat - at once, immediately
HS - bedtime
tid - three times daily
ht - height
s(with line over) - without
H2O - water
SOB - short of breath
H2O2 - hydrogen peroxide
HOB - head of bed
I&O - intake and output
p(with line over) - after
NPO - nothing by mouth
DNV - did not void
NWB - non weight bearing
N/V - nausea/vomiting
OOB - out of bed
B&B - bowel and bladder
O2 - oxygen
w/c - wheelchair
pc - after meals
g/c - gerichair
prn - as necessary
ADL - activities of daily living
PM - afternoon or evening
OT - occupational therapy
pt - patient
NA - nursing assistant
PT - physical therapy
LPN - licensed practical nurse
qd - every day
RN - registered nurse
qh - every hour
qid - every 4 hours
ODS - one day surgery
qod - every other day
a(with line over) - before
gtt - drop
R - rectally
ROM - range of motion
ad lib - as desired
Gm - gram
