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Table 7
Common Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms
Term | Definition |
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AD; a.d. | right ear |
ADA | American Dietitic Association (diet) |
ad lib | at liberty; freely; as desired |
AS; a.s. | left ear |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ATC | around the clock |
AU; a.u. | both ears |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BSA | body surface area |
Bx | biopsy |
cc | cubic centimeters; milliliters |
cm | centimeter |
CNS | central nervous system |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
DNI | do not intubate |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOB | date of birth |
Dx | diagnosis |
F/U | follow up |
Fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GT | gastrostomy tube |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN; Gyn | gynecology |
HAI | healthcare associated infection; hospital acquired infection; nosocomial infection |
HOB; H.O.B. | head of bed |
HR | heart rate |
Hx | history |
I/O; I | intake and output |
LMP | last menstrual period |
NG | nasogastric |
NGT; ngt | nasogastric tube |
NKA | no known allergies |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NSA | no salt added (diet) |
NV; N | nausea and vomiting |
OD; o.d. | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
ORTH; Ortho | orthopedic |
OS; o.s. | left eye |
OU; o.u. | both eyes |
P | pulse |
pp | postprandial; after meals |
RE: | concerning |
R/O | rule out |
RR | respiratory rate |
S/P | status post; condition after |
Sx | symptom; signs |
T; temp | temperature |
Tx | treatment |
UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
VS; v.s. | vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure) |
YO; y/o | year old |
L; lt | left |
R; rt | right |