The funny side of medical abbreviations

I was transcribing a dictation that mentioned ‘WNL’, and instantly thought about how many people don’t know it means ‘within normal limits’. It’s hilarious how something so simple can confuse someone not in the medical field. Anyone else have an amusing or quirky abbreviation story?

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I remember getting thrown off by ‘PRN’ for a while, thinking it stood for something fancy when it just means ‘as needed.’ It’s a good reminder to always look up abbreviations when you’re unsure, even if they seem simple. Have you encountered any others that still trip you up?

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