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Nursing 100 Abbr
Drew's RN 100 Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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ABG | arterial blood gases |
ac | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ASA | aspirin |
ad. Lib. | as desired |
ASHD | Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
BID | two times a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BPH | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | bedside commode |
BX | biopsy |
Line over c | with |
CC | chief complaint |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
Cl | Chloride |
cl. liq. | clear liquids |
c/o | complains of |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
CXR | chest x-ray |
d/c | discontinue or discharge |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DSD | dry sterile dressing |
Dx | diagnosis |
et | and |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
ETOH | alcohol |
FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
FWB | full weight bearing |
fx | fracture |
gm | Gram |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
Gyn | Gynecology |
hr | hour |
H20 | water |
H202 | hydrogen peroxide |
hgb | hemoglobin |
HOB | head of bed |
H & P | history and physical |
HR | heart rate |
HTN | hypertension |
Hx | history |
I & O | incision and drainage |
IDDM | Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
I & Q | intake & output |
IV | intravenous |
J-tube | jejunostomy |
K+ | Potassium |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOC | loss of consciousness |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
ML | milliliter |
MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
MRT | medical response team |
Na+ | sodium |
NG | nasogastric tube |
NIDDM | Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NSS | normal saline solution or 0.9% isotonic saline |
N & V | nausea and vomiting |
O2 | Oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
OR | Operating room (surgery) |
ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
Line over p | after (post) |
pc | after meals |
PCN | penicillin |
PDR | Physician's desk reference |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and react to light and accommodation |
PMH | past medical history |
PO, p.o. | by mouth |
PRN | as needed, whenever necessary |
PROM | passive range of motion |
PT | physical therapy |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
PVR | post-void residual or peripheral vascular resistance |
PWB | partial weight bearing |
Line over q | every (used in q2h or q3h) |
QID | four times a day |
PEG | Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy |
RBC | red blood count |
R/O | rule out (try to eliminate as a possible cause of the illness) |
ROM | range of motion |
ROS | review of systems |
RLE | right lower extremity |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
R/T | related to |
RUE | right upper extremity |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
Rx | treatment, prescription (drug) |
Line over s | without |
SOB | short of breath |
S/P | status post (the usual and expected condition following an event or illness) |
stat | immediately!!! |
TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
TIA | transient ischemic attacks |
TID | three times a day |
TUR | transurethral resection |
Tx | treatment |
UA | urinalysis |
VS | vital signs |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
WBC | white blood cells |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
y.o. | year old |
PICC | Peripherally inserted Central Catheter Line (N) |
Delta | Change |
check mark | Check, monitor |
2o | Secondary |
up arrow | Increase, elevate |
down arrow | Decrease |
striked O | Nothing, none, no |