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Review of all lesson
more common abbr., new, spec. abbrs. related to hosp., labs & chem.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| -s | without |
| sig. | to write |
| sob | shortness of breath |
| ss | half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| staff | stapylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| strep | streptococcus |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & 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 or Critical Care Unit |
| CS | Central Supply |
| EENT | Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| GI lab | Gastointestinal lab |
| lab | laboratory |
| MICU | Medical Intensive Care Unit (very severe or contagious patients) |
| NICU | Neuro intensive care unit; orNeonatal intensive care unit |
| OB/GYN | Obstetrics & Gynolcology |
| OR | Operating Room |
| pedi | Pediatrics |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| SICU | Surgical Intensive Care Unit |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ACP | acute care panel |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen (can indicate renal failure) |
| C&S | Culture & Sensitivity (to check bacterial growth) |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| chem. | chemistry (blood chemistry levels) |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DPT | Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin (red blood cells carrying oxygen) |
| lytes | electrolytes (dehydratioh) |
| O&P | ova & parasites (fecal sample taken) |
| O2 | oxygen |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| UA | urinalysis |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| Ca | calcium |
| CL | chloride |
| CRE | Creatinine (materials in urine) |
| Fe | Iron |
| Glu | Glucose |
| Glu | glucose |
| K+ | potassium |
| NA | sodium |
| NAHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
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