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Abbreviations2
Term | Definition |
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BK | below knee |
bpm | beats per minute |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CBC | complete blood count |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CNS | central nervous system |
d/c | discontinue |
EENT | eye, ear, nose, throat |
HDL | high-density lopoprotein |
HR | heart rate |
hs | bedtime (hour of sleep) |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
LOC | level of consciousness |
MA | mental age |
NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OD | right ear or overdose |
OOB | out of bed |
os | mouth |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
PT | physical therapy |
Px | physical exam |
ROM | range of motion |
TB | tuberculosis |
TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
TX | traction |
ER | emergency room |
ETA | estimated time of arrival |
FH | family history |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
PDR | physician's desk reference |
PH | past history |
RBC | red blood cell/count |
WBC | white blood cell/count |
y/o | years old |
OT | occupational therapy |