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Lesson 10
Lesson 10 abbreviation
Abbreviation | meaning |
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a | Before |
aa | Of each |
abd | Abdominal |
ADL | Activity of daily living |
ad lib | As desired |
a.m. | Moring |
amt. | Amount |
AROM | Active range of motion |
AX | axillary |
BID | Two times a day |
BM | Bowel movement |
BP | Blood pressure |
BRP | Bathroom privileges |
C | Celsius |
C | With |
cal | Calorie |
cath | Catheter |
CBR | Complete bed rest |
cc | Cubic centimeter |
CHF | Congestive heart failure |
cm | Centimeter |
CN | Charge nurse |
CNS | Central nervous system |
c/o | Complains of |
DC | Discontionue |
DON | Director of nurses |
Dr. | Doctor |
DX | diagnosis |
F | Fahrenheit |
fx | Fracture |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
gtt | Drop |
GU | Genitourinary |
h | Hour |
H2O | Water |
HOB | Head of bed |
HOH | Hard of hearing |
HS | Hour of sleep |
I/O | Intake and output |
IV | Intravenous |
kg | Kilogram |
L | Liter |
lb. | Pounds |
LE / LLE / LUE | Lower extremity / left lower extremity / left upper extremity |
Lt. | Left |
MI | Myocardial infarction |
mm | Millimeter |
noc | Night |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
N/V | Nausea and vomiting |
O.D. | Right eye |
OOB | Out of bed |
O.S. | Left eye |
O.U. | Both eyes |
oz. | Ounce |
p | After |
P | Pulse |
p.c. | After meals |
PO | By mouth |
p.m. | Evening |
pm | As needed |
PROM | Passive range of motion |
pt. | Patient |
qd | Every day |
qh | Every hour |
q2h | Every two hours |
qid | Four times a day |
qod | Every other day |
QNS | Quantity not sufficient |
QS | Quantity sufficient |
R w/circle | Rectal |
R | Respirations |
RE / RUE / RLE | Right extremity / Right upper extremity / Right lower extremity |
ROM | Range of motion |
Rx | Prescription |