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Term | Definition |
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I & O | intake and output |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
inj | injection |
KCL | potassium chlorine |
kg | kilogram |
L or l | liter |
lb | pound |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
MD | medical doctor |
ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
min | minute |
MI | myocardial infarction |
MVA | motor vehicle accident |
N/V | nausea/vomiting |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NG | nasogastric |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
N/S | not sufficient |
OT | occupational therapy |
OR | operating room |
O2 | oxygen |
oz | ounce |
p (with a line over the p) | after meals |
PCP | primary care physician |
PO | by mouth |
pm | evening |
PRN | as needed |
PT | physical therapy |
P | pulse |
pc | after meals |
post-op | after surgery |
pre-op | before surgery |
pH | acid base scale |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
R | respiration;rectal |
RBC | red blood cell |
RN | registered nurse |
RT | respiration therapy |
ROM | range of motion |
r and l (with a circle around the r and l) | right or left |
s (with a line over the s) | without |
sc | subcutaneous |
stat | immediately |
SOB | shortness of breath |
supp | suppository |
T | temperature;tablespoon |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
U/A | urinalysis |
VS | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cell |
wt | weight |
w/c | wheelchair |
w/o | without |