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Abbreviations2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |