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Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ab lib | as desired |
| AED | automatic external defibrillator |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKI | acute kidney injury |
| AM | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| A&Ox4 | alert and oriented times 4 (person, place, time, situation) |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| Ap | apical pulse |
| ARD | acute respiratory distress |
| ax | axillary/axilla |
| BID | twice a day |
| bkfst | breakfast |
| BLE | bilateral lower extremity |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| Br | bathroom |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| B/S | bed side |
| BSC | bed side commode |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C | centigrade |
| c | cup |
| CA | cancer, carcinoma |
| Ca | calcium |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap | capsule |
| CAT,CT | computerized axial tomography |
| CAUTI | catheter associated urinary tract infection |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBG | capillary blood glucose |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNA | central nervous system |
| c/o | complaint of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| CVL | central venous line |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNI | do not intubate |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| DZ | disease |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| ECG,EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EOM | extraocular movements |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| fl | fluid |
| FLACC | face, legs, activity, cry, consolability |
| FOB | foot of bed |
| ft | feet |
| Fx | fracture |
| g,G | gram |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN,gyn | gynecology |
| HAI | hospital acquired infection |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head-eyes-ears-nose-throat |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| H2O | water |
| H&P | history and physical |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| hr,Hr | hour |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| ICU | intense care unit |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IM | intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| INR | international normalized ratio |
| I&0 | intake & output |
| I.S. | incentive spirometer |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| JP | jackson- pratt drain |
| K | potassium |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LFT | liver function test |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LOP | level of pain |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| Lytes, lytes | electrolytes |
| m | meter |
| MAR | medication administration record |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| N/A | not applicable |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing my mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| O.T. | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round reactive to light and accommodating |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PIV | peripheral intravenous |
| PM | afternoon, evening |
| PO | by mouth |
| post-op | after surgery |
| POx | pulse oximetry |
| pre-op | before surgery |
| PRN | as necessary, as needed |
| pt | patient |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| qh | every hour |
| QID | four times a day |
| q1h, q2h, q3h, etc. | every _ hour (you fill in _ with the number) |
| qt | quart |
| R, resp | respiration |
| RA | room air |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| R, Rt | right |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| R/O, r/o | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription, treatment |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| SCD | sequential compression device |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SQ/sub-Q | subcutaneous |
| STAT | immediately, at once |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T, temp | temperature |
| T, Tbsp, Tbs. | tablespoon |
| t, tsp. | teaspoon |
| tab | tablet |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TID | three times a day |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UE | upper extremity |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| V/S, vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| W/C, wc | wheelchair |
| WDL | within defined limits |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Wt, wt | weight |
Created by:
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