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PSC-ABBREVATIONS
ABBREVATIONS
ABBREVATION | MEANING |
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abd | abdomen |
AC; a.c. | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
AKA | above-the-knee amputation |
AM | morning |
AMB; amb | ambulate; ambulatory |
amt | amount |
ap; AP | apical |
BE | barium enema (x-ray) |
BKA | below-the-knee amputation |
BM; bm | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
c | with |
C | centigrade; Celsius |
Ca; CA | Cancer |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
cal | calories |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
C/O; c/o | complaints of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CNS | central nervous system |
CS | central service |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DON | Director of Nursing |
drsg | dressing |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG; EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
fl; fld | fluid |
Fx | fracture |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
gal | gallon |
GB | gallbladder |
GI | gastro-intestinal |
GU | genito-urinary |
h; hr | hour |
H2O | water |
ht | height |
hx | history |
I&0 | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IV | intravenous |
L | liter; left |
Lab | laboratory |
lb | pound |
liq | liquid |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
lt | left |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
meds | medications |
mid noc | midnight |
min | minute |
mL | mililiter |
NA | nursing assistant |
neg | negative |
noc | night |
NPO; npo | nothing by mouth |
O2 | oxygen |
OB | obstetrics |
OOB | out of bed |
OR | operating room |
os | mouth |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz; OZ | ounce |
PC; p.c. | after meals |
PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
Peds | pediatrics |
per | by, through |
PM | afternoon |
PO; po | by mouth; orally |
postop; post-op | postoperative; post-operative |
prep | preparation |
prn | when necessary |
Pt; pt | patient |
q | every |
qh | every hour |
q2h; q3h; q4h | every two hours, every three hours, every 4 hours |
R | rectal temperature, respiration, right |
RBC | red blood cell; red blood count |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
R/O | rule out |
s | without |
SNF | Skilled Nursing Center |
Spec; spec | specimen |
stat | immediately |
SSE | soapsuds enema |
tbsp | tablespoon |
TLC | tender loving care |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
tsp | teaspoon |
U/a; U/A; u/a | urinalysis |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VS; vs | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cells; white blood count |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |