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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NaHC03 | sodium bicarbonate |
| Na | sodium |
| K+ | potassium |
| Glu | glucose |
| Fe | iron |
| CRE | creatinine |
| Cl | chloride |
| Ca | calcium |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| UA | urinalysis |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| O2 | oxygen |
| O | ova and parasites |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| chem. | chemistry |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| BUN | blood, urea, and nitrogen |
| ACP | acute care panel |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pedi | pediatrics |
| OR | operating room |
| OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology or obstetrician gynecologist |
| NICU | neuro intensive care unit or neonatal intensive care unit |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| lab | laboratory |
| GI lab | gastrointestinal lab |
| ER | emergency room |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| CS | central supply |
| CCU | coronary care unit or critical care unit |
| wt. | weight |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| v.s. | vital signs |
| v.o. | verbal order |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UP | universal precautions |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respirations |
| TO | telephone order |
| tid | three times a day |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| tab | tablet |
| T | temperature |
| syr | syrup |
| strep | streptococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| ss | half |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sig. | write; to be labeled |
| L | liter |
| Kg | kilogram |
| IV | intravenous |
| I/O | intake and output |
| h | hour |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gtt | drop |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| fx | fracture |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Dr. | doctor |
| DON | director of nurses |
| DC | discontinue |
| c/o | complains of |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CN | charge nurse |
| cm | centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cath | catheter |
| cal | calorie |
| C | Celsius |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BID | two times a day |
| Ax | axillary |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| amt | amount |
| a.m. | morning |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activity of daily living |
| a.c. | before meals |
| abd | abdominal |
| aa | of each |
| a | before |
| RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity/right upper extremity/right lower extremity |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| H2O | water |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| p.m. | evening |
| prn | as needed |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| pt. | patient |
| CMA/RMA | Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Medical Assistant |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Aide |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
| LVN/LPN | Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| ME | Medical Examiner |
| MLT | Medical Lab Technologist |
| NP | Nurse Practitioner |
| OT | Occupational Therapist |
| PA | Physician's Assistant |
| PT | Physical Therapist |
| RHIT | Registered Health Information Technician |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| RRT/RT | Registered Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Therapist |
| MI | myocardial infraction |
| lt. | left |
| LE/LLE/LUE | lower extremity/left lower extremity/left upper extremity |
| lb. | pound |
| mm | millimeter |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | nausea and vomitting |
| R | respirations |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qid | four times a day |
| q2h | every two hours |
| qh | every hour |
| qd | every day |
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