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Lesson 10
Common Abbreviations A - R
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |