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CNA Abbreviationss
Common Medical Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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abd | abdomen |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
amb | ambulatory |
amt | amount |
ap | apical pulse |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
Ax | auxillary |
b.i.d | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
B.R | bathroom |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSC | bed-side commode |
C | celsius |
- c | with |
CA | cancer |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | critical care unit |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liquid |
c/o | complains of |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardio-pulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebral vascular attack |
d/c | discontinue |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOB | date of birth |
drsg | dressing |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ER | emergency room |
F | fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | force fluids |
Fl | fluid |
Ft | feet |
GB | gallbladder |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genital urinary |
H | hour |
H2O | water |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
HOB | head of bed |
Ht | height |
ICU | intensive care unit |
In | inches |
L | liters |
Lab | laboratory |
lb | pound |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
L.M.P | last menstrual period |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
meds | medication |
min | minute |
ml | millileters |
neg | negative |
noc | night |
N/V | nausea/vomiting |
O2 | oxygen |
OB | obstetrics |
OOB | out of bed |
OR | operating room |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz | ounces |
pc | after meals |
Peds | pediatrics |
per | by |
po | by mouth |
prep | preparation |
prn | as needed |
PT | physical therapy |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qhs | every hour sleep |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
qs | quantity sufficient |
RBC | red blood count |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RR | recovery room |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
Rx | prescription |
- s | without |
SOB | shortness of breath |
Spec | specimum |
SSE | soap suds enema |
ST | speech therapist |
STAT | again |
s/s | signs and symptoms |
tbsp | tablespoon |
t.i.d | three times a day |
tsp | teaspoon |
Tx | treatment |
UA | urinanalysis |
UKA | unknown allergies |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
WBC | white blood count |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
wt | weight |