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Abbrevs
Abbreviations used by health practitioners
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ā | before |
| AAO | alert, awake, oriented |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AM or am | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice daily |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BR | bed rest |
| c | with |
| C | Celsius, centigrade |
| ca | cancer |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident "stroke" |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cm | centimeters |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| dx | diagnosis |
| N/V | nausea and vomitting |
| noc | nocturnal/night |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Farenheit |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GERD | gastro-esophageal reflux disease |
| gtt | drop |
| g | gram |
| GU | genito-urinary |
| gr | grains |
| et | and |
| drsg | dressing |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| h (hr) ° | hour |
| hx, h/o | history of |
| HOB | head of bed |
| H2O | water |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy back |
| I&O | intake and output |
| kg | kilogram |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| L | liter |
| mL | milliliter |
| mg | milligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| neg | negative |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| sol | solution |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| stat | at once |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| O2 | oxygen |
| P | pulse |
| p | post (after) |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical exam, pulmonary embolism |
| per | by or through |
| post op | postoperative |
| pre op | preoperative |
| prep | preparation |
| pr | per rectum |
| po | by mouth, per os |
| prn | when necessary, as needed |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PRBC | packed red blood cells |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| q | every |
| qid | four times daily |
| qs | as much as sufficient |
| R | respirations |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| tx | treatment |
| s | without |
| SubQ | subcutaneous |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | one half |
| sx | symptoms |
| sl | sublingual |
| suppos | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature, tablespoon |
| tab | tablet |
| t | teaspoon |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times daily |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| UA | urinalysis |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| via | by way of |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| x | times |
| x | except |
| 2° | secondary |
| = | equal |
| ht | height |
| + | positive |
| - | negative |
| d/c, dc, D/C, DC | *discontinue, discharge |
| > | *greater than |
| < | *less than |
| OD | *right eye |
| OS | *left eye |
| OU | *both eyes |
| HS | *hours of sleep |
| cc | *cubic centimeters |
| SQ, SC | *subcutaneous |
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