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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| abd | abdomen, abdominal |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| Amb | ambulatory |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| Ax | axilla |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | bedrest |
| BR | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| Bx | biopsy |
| OC | degrees Celsius |
| c | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary or critical care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Cl | chloride |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| cm | centimeter |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CS | central supply |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| D/C or dc | discontinued, discharge |
| Diff | differential white count |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOR | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| dr | dram or drainage |
| dsg | dressing |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electronencephalogram |
| EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
| EKG or ECG | electrocardiogram |
| Exc | excision |
| Exp | exploratory |
| OF | degrees Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | iron |
| FF | force fluids |
| Fl or fl | fluid |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| H | Hydrogen |
| H2O | water |
| HA | headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| hct | hematocrit |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hr, h | hour |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| int | internal, interior |
| irrig | irrigation |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K | potassium |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| Kg or kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney,ureter and bladder x-ray |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| L | left |
| Lap | laparotomy |
| lb | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| M | minim |
| mEq | millequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| Na | sodium |
| NA | nurse assistant |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| ng | nasogastric |
| noct | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/S | normal saline |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| O2 | oxygen |
| O&P | ova and parasites |
| Obs | obstetrics |
| Od | overdose |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OS | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| PAP | Papanicolaou smear |
| Path | pathology |
| Pc | after meals |
| PDR | Physician’s Desk Reference |
| per | by or through |
| pH | measure of acidity/alkalinity |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| po | by mouth |
| pre-op | before an operation |
| prn | as necessary |
| pt | patient or pint |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| R | respiration or rectal |
| R | right |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| RT | respiratory therapist |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription, take |
| S&A | sugar and acetone |
| s | without |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | short of breath |
| sp gr | specific gravity |
| ss | one half |
| SSE | soap solution enem |
| stat | immediately |
| T&A | tonsils and adenoids |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | traction |
| UA or U/A | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchairwt |
| wt | weight |
| x | times (2x is 2 times) |
| x-match | cross match |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| up arrow | increase, elevate, higher |
| down arrow | decrease, lower |
| # | number or pound sign |
| I | one |
| V | five |
| X | ten |
| L | fifty |
| C | one hundred |
| D | five hundred |
| M | one thousand |
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