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Medical Abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abd | Abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bed rest |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| Adm | admission |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| AL | assisted living |
| AM | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| approx | approx |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| BID | two times a day |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom priveleges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| C | centigrade |
| c with a line over it | with |
| CA | cancer |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CDC | centers for disease control |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Cl liq | clear liquid |
| CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| C/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG,EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| Fld | fluid |
| FSBS | finger stick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| FYI | for your information |
| F/U | follow up |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| h, hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| H/A | headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
| hypo | low, less than normal |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| inc | incontinent |
| irrig, irrg. | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| l | liter |
| L, lt. | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LTC | long term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm Hg | milliliters of mercury |
| mod | moderate |
| MRSA | methicllin-resistant staphylococcusaureus |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| N/C | no call |
| neg | negative |
| NF | nursing facility |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| occ | occasionally |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| os | mouth |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled anesthesia |
| PEG | percutaneous enteral gastrostomy |
| per os | by mouth |
| peri care | peripheral care |
| PM | afternoon |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| post op | after surgery |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pos. | positive |
| pre op | before surgery |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| pt. | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q with a line over it | every |
| qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bed time |
| q2h | every two hours |
| q3h | every three hours |
| q4h | every four hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| Q.S. | every shift or once a shift |
| quad | four, quadriplegic |
| R | respirations, right |
| R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg. | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req. | requisition |
| res. | resident |
| resp. | respiration |
| R.I.C.E | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| rt. | right |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s with a line over it | without |
| ss | one half |
| sm. | small |
| SNAFU | situation normal, all fouled up |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| spec. | specimen |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted diseases |
| std. prec. | standard precautions |
| strep | streptoccous |
| T. | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| T,C,DB | turn, cough and deep breathe |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| t.i,d | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| tx | traction, treatment |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag. | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcous |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |
| c-section | caesarien section |
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