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Hathcare Abb. I-Z
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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