Common Abbreviations & their meanings......

abd - abdomen
AX - axillary
GI - gastrointestinal
ASHD - arteriosclerotic heart disease
CA - cancer
CHD - coronary heart disease
CHF - congestive heart failure
CVA - cerebrovascular accident; stroke
HBV - hepatitus B virus (infection)
MI - myocardial infarction; refers to the death of heart
        tissues due to loss of blood
MRSA - methicillin-resistant
            Staphylococcus aureus
MS - multiple sclerosis
TIA - transient ischemic attack (small strokes)
UTI - urinary tract infection
ADL - activities of daily living
ad lib - as desired
amb - ambulate, ambulatory
BP - blood pressure
DC, D/C - discontinue
DNR - do not resuscitate
Dx - diagnosis
HOB - head of bed
I & O - intake and output
NPO - nothing by mouth
PPE -personal protective equipment
p.r.n. - whenever necessary
TPR - temperature, pulse, and respiration
w/c - wheelchair
OT - occupational therapy
PT - physical therapy
b.i.d. - twice a day
h.s. - hour of sleep
noc, noct - night
qd - every day
q.i.d. - 4 times a day
qh - every hour
q2h - every 2 hours
t.i.d. - 3 times a day
cc - cubic centimeter
mL - milliliter
F - Fahrenheit