Medical Abbreviations
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| # | pound
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| & | and
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| S ̅ | without
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| c ̅ | with
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| p ̅ | post; after
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| @ | at
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| < | less than
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| > | greater than
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| ∆ | change
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| ↑ | increase
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| ↓ | decrease
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| ® | rectal
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| ♀ | female
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| ♂ | male
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| a | before
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| aa | of each
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| A & O | alert and oriented
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| a.c. | before meals
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| a.m. | morning
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| ABD | abdominal
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| ACP | acute care panel
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| ad lib | as desired
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| amt. | amount
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| APAP | acetaminophen
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| AROM | active range of motion
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| ASA | aspirin
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| AX | axillary (temp under the arm)
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| BID | two times a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| Bx | biopsy
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| C | Celsius
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| C&S | culture and sensitivity
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| c/o | complains of
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| CA | cancer
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| Ca | calcium
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| CAD | coronary artery disease
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| cal | calorie
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| cath | catheter
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CBR | complete bed rest
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| CC | chief complaint
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| CCU | critical care unit; coronary care unit
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| chem. | chemistry
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| CI | chloride
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| cm | centimeter
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| CN | charge nurse
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| CNS | central nervous system
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| CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CRE | creatinine
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| CS | central supply
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| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid
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| CVA | cerebral vascular accident
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| CXR | chest X-ray
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| DC | discontinue
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| DM | Diabetes mellitus
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| DOA | dead on arrival
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| DOB | date of birth
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| DON | Director of Nurses
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| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
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| Dr. | doctor
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| DX | diagnosis
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| EDC | estimated date of confinement
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| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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| ENT | ear, nose, throat
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| ER | emergency room
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| ETOH | alcohol
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| Fe | iron
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| f/u | follow up
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| FUO | Fever unknown origin
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| Fx | fracture
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| Glu | glucose
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| gtt | drop
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| GU | genitourinary
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| GYN | gynecology
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| h | hour
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| H2O | water
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| HCT | hematocrit
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| Hgb | hemoglobin
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| HOB | head of bed
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| HOH | hard of hearing
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| HS | hour of sleep
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| Ht | height
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| Hx | history
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| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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| I & D | incision and drainage
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| I/O | intake and output
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| IV | intravenous
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| JVD | jugular vein distension
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| K+ | potassium
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| kg | kilogram
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| KUB | kidneys ureter bladder
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| L | liter
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| lab | laboratory
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| lb. | pound
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| LE/LLE/LUE | lower extremity/left lower extremity/left upper extremity
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| LLQ | lower left quadrant
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| LMP | Last menstrual period
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| Lt. | left
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| lytes | electrolytes
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| MICU | medical intensive care unit
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| mm | millimeter
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| MVA | motor vehicle accident
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| N/V | nausea and vomiting
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| Na | sodium
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| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate
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| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit;
neuro intensive care unit
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| NKA | no known allergies
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| NKDA | no known drug allergies
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| noc | night
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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| O&P | ova and parasites
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| O.D. | right eye
[oculus dexter]
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| O.S. | left eye
oculus sinister – left handed people were once considered evil
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| OTC | over the counter
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| O.U. | both eyes
[oculus uterque]
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| O2 | Oxygen
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| OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology, or obstetrician
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| OOB | out of bed
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| OR | operating room
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| oz. | ounce
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| P | pulse
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| p.c. | after meals
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| PCN | penicillin
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| p.m. | evening
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| pedi | pediatrics
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| PO | by mouth
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| PPE | personal protective equipment
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| PRN | as needed
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| PROM | passive range of motion
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| PT | physical therapy
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| pt. | patient
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| q | every
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| q2h | every 2 hours
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| q4h | every 4 hours
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| qd | every day
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| qh | every hour
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| qid | four times a day
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| QNS | quantity not sufficient
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| qod | every other day
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| QS | quantity sufficient
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| R | respirations
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| RBC | red blood cells
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| RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity/right upper extremity/right lower extremity
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| RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| r/o | rule out
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| ROM | range of motion
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| ROS | review of systems
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| RT | respiratory therapy
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| Rx | prescription
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| SICU | surgical intensive care unit
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| sig. | to be labeled; write
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| SOAP | Subject objective assessment plan
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| ss | half
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| SSE | soap suds enema
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| staph | staphylococcus
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| stat | immediately
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| strep | streptococcus
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| syr | syrup
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| T | temperature
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| tab | tablet
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| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| tbsp. | tablespoon
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
[mini stroke]
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| tid | three times a day
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| TO | telephone order
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| TNTC | too numerous to count
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations
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| tsp. | teaspoon
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UP | universal precautions
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| VO | verbal order
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| VS | vital signs
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| VSS | vital signs stable
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| W/C | wheelchair
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| WBC | white blood cells
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| wt. | weight
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