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Lesson 10
Common Abbreviations A - R
Term | Definition |
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a | before |
aa | of each |
abd | abdominal |
a.c. | before meals |
adl | activity of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
a.m. | morning |
amt | amount |
arom | active range of motion |
ax | axilliary |
bid | two times a day |
bm | bowel movement |
bp | blood pressure |
brp | bathroom privilages |
c | celsius |
c with line over small c | with |
cal | calorie |
cath | catheter |
cbr | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cm | centimeter |
CN | charge nurse |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complains of |
DC | discontinue |
DON | director of nurses |
Dr. | doctor |
DX | diagnosis |
F | fahrenheit |
fx | fracture |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
gtt | drop |
GU | genitourinary |
h | hour |
H2O | water |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
HS | hour of sleep |
I/O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
LE/LLE/LUE | lower extremity, left lower extremity, left upper extremity |
Lt. | left |
MI | myocardial infarction |
mm | millimeter |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
O.D. | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
O.S. | left eye |
O.U. | both eyes |
oz. | ounce |
p small p with line above | after |
P | pulse |
pc | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
p.m. | evening |
prn | as needed |
PROM | passive range of motion |
pt. | patient |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qid | 4 times a day |
qod | every other day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
QS | quantity sufficient |
R small R with a circle around it | rectal |
R | respirations |
RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity, right upper extremity, right lower extremity |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |