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Abbreviations
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GIS | gastrointestinal series |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grains |
| gtt | drop |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genito urinary |
| gyn | gynecology |
| h (hr) | hour |
| (h) | hypodermically |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| H2O | water |
| ht | height |
| HS | bedtime, Hour of Sleep |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| INT | intermittently in site needle |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IV | intravenously |
| IVP | intravenous pyleogram |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| KVO or TKVO | (to) keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| lax | laxative |
| lb | (#) pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LLL | left lower lobe |