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Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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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 |