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med abbrev. nsg 1131
medical abbreviations NSG 1131
| abbreviation | meaning |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| B.P.;B/P | blood pressure |
| B.R. | bedrest |
| B.R.P. | bathroom priveldges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| c/o | complains of |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| d | day |
| D&C | dialation and curettage |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| dr | gram |
| dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| fl.oz. | fluid ounce |
| fx | fracture |
| G.I. | gastrointestinal |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| G.U. | genitourinary |
| gyn | gynecology |
| H/A | headache |
| HEENT | head,eyes,ears,nose, and throat |
| HOB | head of bed |
| h.s. | hour of sleep; bedtime |
| H&P | history and physical |
| ht. | height |
| Hx | history |
| I&D | incise and drain |
| I&O | intake and output |
| inj. | injection |
| I.U. | international unit |
| I.V. | intravenous |
| IVF | intravenous fluids |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb,# | pound |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| maew | moves all extremities well |
| mEq | milliquivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| mL | milliliter |
| mod. | moderate |
| NG; N/G | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noct. | nighttime |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed (up and about) |
| OR | operating room |
| O.T. | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| p.c. | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| pr | by rectum |
| prn | as needed |
| pt. | patient |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| qid | four times a day |
| rad | radiation absorbed dose |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| ROM | range of motion |
| R/T | related to |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s` ( <little cuvre at top) | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/P | status post |
| SR | siderail |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times a day |
| tinct. | tincture |
| t.o. | telephone order |
| top. | topically |
| tx | treatment |
| V.O.; v.o. | verbal order |
| vs, vis | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WD | warm and dry |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight, weigh |
| y/o | years old |
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