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Abbreviations Pt.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |