Terminology
I&O - intake and output
U/A - urinalysis
IM - Intramuscular
OU - Each eye
OS - Left eye
OD - Right eye
TID - Three times a day
WNL - Within normal limits
BRP - bathroom privileges
OOB - out of bed
ROM - Range of motion
NPO - nothing by mouth
, PO - by mouth, orally
PRN - as needed
HOB - head of bed
ORIF - open reduction internal fixation
AC - before meals (adrenal cortex, air conduction, alternating current, axiocervical
HS - at bedtime
SQ - Subcutaneous
QHS - every night at bedtime
NKA - no known allergies
NKDA - no known drug allergies
PMH - past medical history
H&P - history and physical
BID - twice a day
stat - immediately