Medical Abbreviations

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What is the medical abbreviation for twice a day?

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bid

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What does the abbreviation tid stand for?

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Three times a day

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If a physician orders a pain medication po, what does it mean?

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The patient will receive a pill for pain.

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What does CBC STAT mean?

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CBC should be done immediately.

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What does NKA stand for in medical terms?

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No Known Allergies.

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What is the medical abbreviation for every hour?

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q1h

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What does the abbreviation prn mean?

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As needed.

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What does the abbreviation NPO mean?

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Nothing by mouth.

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What does the abbreviation qid stand for?

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Four times a day.

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What does the abbreviation hs mean?

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At bedtime.