| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| EKG/ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| NPO | Nil Per Os (nothing by mouth) |
| PRN | Pro Re Nata (as needed) |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| PO | Per Os (by mouth) |
| q.d. | Quaque Die (once a day) |
| b.i.d. | Bis in Die (twice a day) |
| t.i.d. | Ter in Die (three times a day) |
| q.i.d. | Quater in Die (four times a day) |
| Stat | Immediately |
| HR | Heart Rate |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| WBC | White Blood Cell |
| RBC | Red Blood Cell |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |