Commonly used Abbreviations
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| abd | Abdomen
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| ac | Before Meals
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| ADL | Activities of Daily Living
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| ad lib | As Desired
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| Adm (adm) | Admitted or Admission
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| AM (am) | Morning
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| amb | Ambulatory
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| amt | Amount
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| ap | Apical
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| approx | Approximately
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| bid | Twice a Day
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| BM (bm) | Bowel Movement
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| BP | Blood Pressure
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| BRP | Bathroom Privileges
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| c | With
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| C | Centigrade
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| Ca | Cancer
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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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| CCU | Coronary Care Unit
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| c/o | Complains of
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| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident, Stroke
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| dc (d/c) | Discontinue
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| DOA | Dead on Arrival
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| DON | Director of Nursing
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| drsg | Dressing
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| Dx | Diagnosis
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| ECG (EKG) | Electrocardiogram
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| EEG | Electroencephalogram
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| ER | Emergency Room
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar
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| FF | Force Fluids
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| fld | Fluid
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| ft | Foot or Feet
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| gal | Gallon
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| GI | Gastrointestinal
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| h (hr) | Hour
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| H2O | Water
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| HS (hs) | Hour of Sleep
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| ht | Height
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| ICU | Intensive Care Unit
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| in | Inch
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| I&O | Intake and Output
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| IV | Intravenous
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| L | Liter
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| Lab | Laboratory
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| lb | Pound
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| liq | Liquid
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| LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant
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| LVN/LPN | Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
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| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant
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| meds | Medications
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| mid noc | Midnight
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| min | Minute
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| ml | Milliliter
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| NA | Nursing Assistant
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| neg | Negative
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| nil | None
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| no | Number
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| noc | Night
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| NPO | Nothing By Mouth
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| O2 | Oxygen
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| OB | Obstetrics
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| OJ | Orange Juice
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| OOB | Out of Bed
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| OR | Operating Room
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| Ord | Orderly
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| OT | Occupational Therapy
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| oz | Ounce
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| PAR | Post anesthesia Room
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| pc | After Meals
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| Peds | Pediatrics
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| per | By, Through
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| PM (pm) | After Noon
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| po (per os) | By mouth
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| postop (post op) | Postoperative
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| preop (pre op) | Preoperative
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| prep | Preparation
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| prn | When Necessary
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| Pt (pt) | Patient
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| PT | Physical Therapy
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| q | Every
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| qd | Every Day
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| qh | Every Hour
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| q2h, q3h, q4h | Every 2 Hours, Every 3 Hours, Every 4 Hours
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| qhs | Every Night at Bedtime
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| qid | Four Times a Day
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| qod | Every Other Day
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| R | Rectal Temperature
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| RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant
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| RN | Registered Nurse
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| ROM | Range of Motion
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| RR | Recovery Room
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| RUQ | Right Upper Quadrant
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| s | Without
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| Spec (spec) | Specimen
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| SSE | Soap Suds Enema
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| stat | At Once, Immediately
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| surg | Surgery
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| tbsp | Tablespoon
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| tid | Three Times a Day
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| TLC | Tender Loving Care
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| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration
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| tsp | Teaspoon
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| U/a (U/A, u/a) | Urinalysis
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| VS (vs) | Vital Signs
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| WBC | White Blood Count
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| w/c | Wheelchair
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| wt | Weight
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