Question | Answer |
/_\ (Triangle) | Change |
o | degrees or hours |
-a- | before |
AAOx4 | awake, alert, and oriented X4 |
abd | abdomen |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
AC | antecubital |
a.c. | before meals |
ADA | American Diabetes Association |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
AFA | appropriate for age |
AKA | above knee amputation |
alb | albumin |
ALOC | altered level of consciousness |
AMA | against medical advice |
amb | ambulate |
as tol | as tolerated |
ASA | aspirin |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
Ax | axillary |
bid | twice a day |
BKA | below knee amputation |
BLE | bilateral lower extremities |
BM | bowel movement |
BMP | basic metabolic panel |
BPH | benign prostatic hypertorphy |
BR | bedrest |
BRBPR | bright red blood per rectum |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | bedside |
BS | bowel sounds |
BSC | bedside commode |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
BX | biopsy |
c/o | complains of, complaints of |
CA | cancer |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
cap | capsule |
CDB | cough and deep breath |
C/D/I | clean, dry, intact |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CMP | complete metabolic panel |
CMS | circulation, movement, sensation |
CNS | central nervous system |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP | chest pain |
CPM | continuous passive motion |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CT | computerized tomography |
CTA | clear to auscultation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CVD | cardiovascular disease |
CXR | chest X-ray |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DOB | date of birth |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DP | dorsalis pedis |
drsg | dressing |
DSD | dry sterile dressing |
DVT | deep vein throbosis |
DX | diagnosis |
ECF | extended care facility |
ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
ED | emergency department |
EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
ESRD | end stage renal |
ERSD | end stage renal disease |
FA | forearm |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FC | foley catheter |
FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
F/U | follow up |
FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
FWB | full weight bearing |
fx | fracture |
GCS | Glasgow coma scale |
G-tube | gastrostomy tube |
GU | genitourinary |
HA | headache |
Hct | hemotocrit |
HD | hemodialysis |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H&P | history and physical |
HR | heart rate |
hs | at bedtime |
HTN | hypertension |
I&D | incision and drainage |
IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus incontinent |
inc | incontinent |
IM | intramuscular |
I&O | intake and output |
IS | incentive spirometer |
IV | intravenous |
J-tube | jejunostomy tube |
JVD | jugular vein distention |
K | potassium |
KCL | potassium chloride |
KVO | keep vein open |
KUB | kidneys, ureters, and bladder x-ray |
L | left |
LE | lower extremity |
Ig | large |
LLL | left lower lobe (lung) |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LUL | left upper lobe (lung) |
MAE | moves all extremities |
mg | milligrams |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphlococcus aureus |
MAR | medication administration records |
MM | mucous membranes |
MVA | motor vehicle accident |
NAD | no apparent distress |
NCP | nursing care plan |
NGT | nasogastric tube |
NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
NKA | no known allergies |
NS | normal saline |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
NWB | non-weight bearing |
OA | osteoarthritis |
OBS | organic brain syndrome |
OOB | out of bed |
ORIF | open reduction and internal fixation |
_ p | after |
pc | after meals |
per | by, or through |
PCN | Penicillin |
PCXR | portable chest X-ray |
PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
PERL | pupils equal and reactive to light |
PERLA | pupils equal and reactive to light and accomodation |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
PMH | past medical history |
po | by mouth |
POD | postoperative day |
post | after |
pre | before |
PR | per rectum |
PRN | as needed |
Pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
PWB | partial weight bearing |
q2h | every 2 hours |
R | right |
R/O | rule out |
RR | regular rhythm |
RUL | right upper quadrant |
Rx | prescription |
_
s | without |
sat | saturation |
SL | sublingual |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
SOB | shortness of breath |
S/P | status post |
spec | specimen |
S/S | signs and symptoms |
SSE | soaps suds enema |
SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
STAT | at once |
SW | social worker |
sx | symptom |
TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
TDWB | touch down weight bearing |
THA | total hip arthroplasty |
THR | total hip replacement |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
T.O | telephone order |
tol | tolerated |
TWE | tap water enema |
TPN | total parental nutrition |
TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
TURP | transurethal resection of the prostate |
Tx | treatment |
UA | urinalysis |
UE | upper extremity |
UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
UO | urine output |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
US | ultrasound |
VO | verbal order |
VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated |
WBC | white blood cell |
W/C | wheelchair |
W&D | warm and dry |
WNL | within normal limits |
VS | vital signs |