Medical Terminology

AbbreviationsWeek 5

acBefore meals

BR

Bedrest

C/O

Complains of

DRGDiagnostic related groups

Based on diagnoses, procedures, age, sex, and the presence of complications.

Determines how much Medicare pays the hospital.

exam

examination

HS

Hours of Sleep

or bedtime

IV Intravenous

Into the vein

LOC

Loss of Consciousness

ou

Both eyes

pt

Patient

qid

4 times a day

R/O

Rule out

stat

Immediately

T&A

Tonsil and adenoidectomy

U/A

Urinalysis

examination of a urine sample

NPH insulin 3 units sq ac and hs

Review

Subcutaneous

Before meals

At bedtime

Pt C/O pain during physical exam

Review

patient

Complains of

examination

MSO4 2 mg IV q 4h prn pain

Review

intravenous

Every 4 hours

As needed

U/A stat, R/O UTI

Review

Urinalysis

Immediately

Rule out

Schedule T & A for 8am 9-26-06. npo after mn

Review

Tonsil and adenoidectomy

Nothing by mouth

Reddness and drainage ou. Etiol unknown

Review

Both eyes

etiology

LOC after head injury.

PEARL. Neuro checks qid

Review

Loss of consciousness

Pupils equal and reactive to light

4 times a day

BR tonight

OOB in am

Review

Bedrest

Out of bed

CBC, FBS, stat

Review

Complete blood count

Fasting blood sugar

immediately