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CNA Abbreviations
CNA 27 Nurse
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a.c. | before meals |
| p.c. | after meals |
| q.d. | every day |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| g.h. | every hour |
| min. | minute |
| h.s. | hours of sleep |
| n.o.c. | night |
| Stat | immediately |
| P.R.N. | as neccessary |
| D/C | discontinue |
| -c | with |
| -s | without |
| abd. | abdomen |
| ax | axilla |
| Ca | cancer |
| CHF | congestive heart faliure |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Fx | fracture |
| gastric | stomach |
| G.I. | gastrointestinal |
| G.U. | genitourinary |
| H.O.H. | hard of hearing |
| Lt | left |
| M.I. | myocardial infarction ( heart attack) |
| N/V | nausea with vomiting |
| nephro | kidney |
| O.D. | right eye |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| osteo | bone |
| resp | respitations |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| ss | one-half |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| cap | capusle |
| C/S | culture and sensitivity |
| IM | intramuscular ( injection to the muscle |
| IV | Intravenous ( in the vein) |
| Sub-Q | subcutaneous( injection to the superficial layers of the skin) |
| R | rectal |
| PT | physical therapy |
| ROM | range of motion |
| S/A | sugar/acetone |
| supp | suppository |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| SSE | soap water enema |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UNG | ointment |
| V/S | vital signs |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| C/O | complains of |
| BRP | bathroom privlages |
| BR | bathroom |
| BM | bowel movement |
| amb | ambulate |
| PCP | patient care plan |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| I&O | intake and output |
| pt | patient |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| ad lib | as desired |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| S.O.B. | short of breath |
| gtt | drop |