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Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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abd | abdomen |
abn | abnormal |
ABS | audible bowel sounds |
ABG | arterial blood gases |
ac | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
adm | admit, admission |
AED | automatic external defibrillator |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndome |
AKA | above knee amputation |
AM | morning |
amb | ambulate, ambulation, ambulatory |
A & OX3 | alert and oriented times 3 (person, place, time) |
ant | anterior |
AP | anteroposterior |
Ap | apical pulse |
AP&Lat, AP | anterior, posterior, and lateral |
aq, aqua | water |
ARD | acute respiratory distress |
ARF | acute renal failure |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
Assist. | assistance |
ax | axillary |
BE | barium enema |
BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
b.i.d., BID | twice a day (0900 & 2100) |
bil | bilateral |
bili | bilirubin |
bkfst | breakfast |
BKA | below knee amputation |
bld | blood |
BLE | both lower extremities |
BH | Baptist Health |
BHMC-LR | Baptist Health Medical Center- Little Rock |
BHMC-NLR | Baptist Health Medical Center- North Little Rock |
BHRI | Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute |
BHSLR-SPN | Baptist Health Schools Little Rock- School of Practical Nursing |
BM | bowel movement |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |
Br | bathroom |
Bronch | Bronchoscopy |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
B/S | bed side |
BSC | bed side commode |
BRAT | banana, rice, applesauce, toast(dry) diet |
BUE | both upper extremities |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
Bx | biopsy |
CA | cancer, carcinoma |
Ca | calcium |
C | centigrade |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CAT, CT | computerized axial tomography |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CC | chief complaint |
C & DB | cough & deep breathe |
CDC | Center for Disease Control |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrate |
Ck | check |
cm | centimeter |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complaint of |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graph |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP | chest pain |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CRT | capillary refill time |
C & S | culture & sensitivity |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CXR | chest x-ray |
CVL | central venous line |
D5NS | 5% dextrose in normal saline |
D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DBP | diastolic blood pressure |
D/I | dry and intact |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of bith |
DRG | diagnosis related group |
drsg | dressing |
Dr. | doctor |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
Dx | diagnosis |
DZ | disease |
ECHO | echocardiogram |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
eg | for example |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
EOM | extraocular movement |
ESRD | end stage renal disease |
etc. | and so forth |
EXT | external |
F | fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
fl | fluid |
FLACC | face, legs, activity, cry, consolability |
FOB | foot of bed |
FSBS | finger stick blood sugar |
ft | feet |
Fx | fracture |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN, gyn | gynecology |
gtt | drop |
gm, G | gram |
gr | grain |
HA | headache |
HBP | high blood pressure |
Hct | hematocrit |
HD | heart disease |
HEENT | head-eyes-ears-nose-throat |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H2O | water |
hosp | hospital |
H & P | history and physical |
hr, Hr | hour |
HR | heart rate |
HS | heart sounds |
hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
Ht | height |
HTN | hypertension |
Hyper | above |
Hypo | below |
Hx | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
ID | identification |
I & D | incision & drainage |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
INR | international normalized ratio |
int | internal |
I & O | intake & output |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
I.S. | incentive spirometer |
IV | intravenous |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
K | potassium |
KCl | potassium chloride |
kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
KVO | keep vein open |
lab | laboratory |
lat | lateral |
lb | pound |
LE | lower extremity |
LFT | liver function test |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness |
loc | laxative of choice |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOP | level of pain |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LUL | left upper lobe |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
Lytes, lytes | electrolytes |
MAR | medication administration record |
MI | myocardial infarction |
med | medicine, medication |
mEq | milliequivalent |
Mg | magnesium |
mg | milligram |
ml, mL | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
MN | midnight |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MRSA | Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus |
NA | not applicable |
Na | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
NC | nasal cannula |
NG | nasogastric |
NGT | nasogastric tube |
NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
NKA | no known allergies |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NKFA | no known food allergies |
Noct | at night, nocturnal |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline |
N & V | nausea & vomiting |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
O.T. | occupational therapy |
OTC | over the counter |
oz | ounce |
P | pulse |
pt | patient |
P.T. | physical therapy |
Patho | pathology |
pc | after meals |
PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
PM | afternoon, evening |
PO | by mouth |
post | posterior |
post-op | after surgery |
pre-op | before surgery |
PRN | as necessary, as needed |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light |
PICC | peripheral inserted central catheter |
PAD | peripheral artery disease |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
qh | every hour |
qhs | every hour of sleep |
qid, QID, q.i.d. | four times a day (0900, 1300, 1700, 2100) |
q1h | every 1 hour |
qt | quart |
R, resp | respiration |
RBC | red blood cell |
REM | rapid eye movement |
R, Rt | right |
RLE | right lower extremity |
RUE | right upper extremity |
RLL | right lower lobe |
ROM | range of motion |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
R/O, r/o | rule out |
Rx | prescription, treatment |
S/S | signs & symptoms |
SC,SQ, subq | subcutaneous |
SCA | selective coronary angiography |
SOB | short of breath |
sol | solution |
spec. | specimen |
STAT | immediately, at once |
T, temp | temperature |
tab | tablet |
TF | tube feeding |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
Tbsp, T | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
t.i.d., TID | three times a day (0900, 1500, 2100) |
TO | telephone order |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
TWE | tap water enema |
tx | treatment |
TX | traction |
UA | urinalysis |
UE | upper extremity |
UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
URI | upper respirator infection |
US | ultrasound |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
via | by way of |
Vd | void |
VO | verbal order |
V/S, vs | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cell |
w/d | warm and dry |
W/C, wc | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
WTD | wet to dry dressing |
Wt, wt | weight |
Yrs, yrs | years |