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ed2go Abbreviations
ed2go Profession, Common Abbreviations & Directional
Question | Answer |
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CMA | Certified Medical Assistant |
RMA | Registered Medical Assistant |
CNA | Certified Nursing Aide |
EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
MD | Medical Doctor |
ME | Medical Examiner |
MLT | Medical Lab Technologist |
NP | Nurse Practitioner |
OT | Occupational Therapist |
PA | Physicians Assistant |
PT | Physical Therapist |
RHIT | Registered Health Information Technician |
ART | Accredited Record Technologist |
RN | Registered Nurse |
RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
RT | Respiratory Therapist |
a | before |
aa | of each |
abd | abdominal |
a.c. | before meals |
ADL | activity of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
a.m. | morning |
amt. | amount |
AROM | active range of motion |
ax | axillary |
BID | two times a day |
bm | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom priviledges |
C | celsius |
c w/line over | 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 | discontinue |
DON | director of nurses |
Dr. | Doctor |
Dx | Diagnosis |
F | Fahrenheit |
fx | fracture |
Gl | 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. | pound |
LE | lower extremity |
LLE | Left lower extremity |
LUE | Left upper extremity |
lt. | left |
MI | myocardial infarction |
mm | millimeter |
noc | night |
npo | nothing by mouth |
n/v | nausea & vomiting |
O.D. | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
O.S. | left eye |
O.U. | both eyes |
oz. | ounce |
p w/line over it | after |
P | pulse |
p.c. | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
p.m. | evening |
prn | as needed |
PROM | passive range of motion |
pt. | patient |
qd | everyday |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
QS | quantity sufficient |
® | rectal |
R | respirations |
RE | Right extremity |
RUE | Right upper extremity |
RLE | right lower extremity |
ROM | Range of motion |
Rx | prescription |
s w/ a line over | without |
sig. | write; to be labeled |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ss | half |
SSE | soap suds enema |
staph | staphylococcus |
stat | immediately |
strep | streptococcus |
syr | syrup |
T | temperature |
tab | tablet |
tbsp. | tablespoon |
tid | three times a day |
TO | telephone order |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
tsp. | teaspoon |
UP | universal precautions |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
v.o. | verbal order |
v.s. | vital signs |
W/C | wheelchair |
wt. | weight |
CCU | coronary care unit; critical care unit |
CS | central supply |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose & throat |
ER | emergency room |
GI lab | gastrointestinal |
lab | laboratory |
MICU | medical intesive care unit |
NICU | neuro intensive care unit; neonatal intensive care unit |
OB/GYN | obstectrics and gynecology, or obstetrician gynecologist |
OR | operating room |
pedi | pediatrics |
PT | physical therapy |
RT | repiratory therapy |
SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ACP | acute care panel |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CBC | complete blood count |
chem. | chemistry |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CXR | chest X ray |
DPT | diphtheria pertussis, tetanus |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
HCT | hematocrit |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
lytes | electrolytes |
O&P | ova and parasites |
O2 | oxygen |
RBC | red blood cells |
TB | tuberculosis |
UA | urinalysis |
WBC | white blood cells |
Ca | calcium |
CI | chloride |
CRE | creatinine |
Fe | iron |
Glu | glucose |
K+ | potassium |
Na | sodium |
NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
< | less than |
> | greater than |
# | pound |
@ | at |
& | and |
anterior | front side |
distal | farthest point away from |
dorsal | backside |
high fowlers | sitting at 90 Degree angle |
inferior | below |
lateral | side of |
medial | middle |
peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
posterior | rear of back of |
prone | lie on the front side facedown |
proximal | nearest |
superior | above |
supine | lie on back |
transverse | across |
ventral | to the belly |