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Abbreviations Pt.3
Term | Definition |
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CHF | Congestive heart failure |
Cm | Centimeter |
ETOH | Ethanol (alcohol) |
FB | Foreign body |
FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
FUO | Fever of unknown origin |
Fx | Fracture |
GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
GU | Genitourinary |
H&P | History and physical |
HA | Headache |
HBP | High blood pressure |
HCT | Hematocrit |
HEENT | Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat |
HGB | Hemoglobin |
Hib | Hemophilius influenza B |
h/o | History of |
HOB | Head of bed |
HPI | History of present illness |
HRT | Hormone replacement therapy |
Hs | Hour of sleep, bedtime |
HTN | Hypertension |
I&D | Incision and drainage |
IM | Intramuscular |
I&O | Intake and output |
IV | Intravenous |
IVP | Intravenous pyelogram |
JCAHO** | Joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations |
JVD | Jugular venous distention |
KUB | Kidney, ureter, bladder |
KVO | Keep vein open |
LE | Lower extremities |
LFTs | Liver function tests |
LMP | Last menstrual period |
PND | Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or post nasal drip |
PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
PPD | Purified protein derivative (TB skin test) |
Pr | Per rectum |