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HS1 Med. Abbrv. ALL
HS1 Medical Abbreviations ALL
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| hx | history |
| # | pound or number |
| ' | foot or minute |
| " | inch or second |
| I i | one |
| II ii | two |
| V | Five |
| X | Ten |
| L | Fifty |
| C | One Hundred |
| D | Five Hundred |
| M | One Thousand |
| AM | morning |
| COPD | chronic obstrusive pulmonary disease |
| bid | twice every day |
| cap | capsule |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ac | before meals |
| Cl | chloride or chlorine |
| AP | apical pulse |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CRT | certified respiratory therapist |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| AED | automated external defibrillation |
| BMI | body mass index |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privelages |
| CCU | coronary care unit or critical care unit |
| Bl Wk | blood work |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| F or ♀ | female |
| M or ♂ | male |
| ∆ | change |
| c (with a line on top) | with |
| D/C | discontinue, discharge |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| gtts | drops |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| h | hour(s) |
| Ht | height |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| H2O | water |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Hg | mercury |
| EENT | ear, eye, nose, throat |
| Gyn | Gynecology |
| FFl | force fluids |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| OR | operating room |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| Na | sodium |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LTC | long term care |
| IM | intramuscular |
| oz | ounce(s) |
| OJ | orange juice |
| IV | intravenous |
| NaC1 | salt |
| mm | millimeters |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| mg | milligrams |
| mL | milliliters |
| OU | each eye |
| O2 | oxygen |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
| pt | patient, pint (500 mL or cc) |
| R | respiration, rectal |
| qid | four times a day |
| q | every |
| qod | every other day |
| N/S | normal saline |
| Ob | obstetrics |
| pc | after meals |
| pre-op | before an operation |
| q2h | every two hours |
| PT | physical therapy |
| ROMs | range of motions |
| po | by mouth |
| ↑ | up, increase, elevate |
| ↓ | down, decrease, lower |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| wt | weight |
| T | temperature |
| spec | specimen |
| ss (with a line on top) | one half |
| s (with a line on top) | without |
| vp | venipuncture, venous pressure |
| TPR | take temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| SSE | soap solution enema |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| Sig | Give |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| subsq/SQ | subsequently |
| wbc | white blood cell |
| XR | x-ray |
| Sx | symptom, sign |
| SNF | Skilled Nurse Facility |
| y/o | years old |
| yob | year of birth |
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