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CCAC Nursing 110
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| ac | before meals |
| p.o. | orally |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| p.r.n | as needed |
| ad lib | as desired |
| q.i.d | four times a day |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| RDA | recommended daily allowance |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ax | axillary |
| R/T | relate to |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| SL | sublingual |
| BGM | blood glucose monitor |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| BM | bowel movement |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| stat. | imediately |
| cap | capsule |
| subq | subqutaneous |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| tab | tablet |
| c/o | complains of |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| TPN | total perenteral nutrition |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| TPR | temperature pulse respiration |
| CSM | circulation sensation movement |
| UA | urine analysis |
| CT | computed tomography |
| VO | verbal order |
| CVC | central venous catheter |
| VS | vital signs |
| CXR | chest xray |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| diff | differential |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| EENT | eye ear nose and throat |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| Fx | fracture |
| BPH | benign prostate hypertrophy |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| CA | cancer |
| gtt | drop |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| GU | genitourinary |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| HGB | hemoglobin |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| H and H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| HOB | head of bed |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| H and P | history and physical |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| I and O | intake and output |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| IV | intravenous |
| FTT | failure to thrive |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NG | nasogastric |
| GERD | gastro esophageal reflux disease |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OOB | out of bed |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| HTN | hypertension |
| PERRLA | pupils equal regular react to light accommodation |
| IDDM | Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| NIDDM | non insulin dependent diabetes melliltus |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| OSHA | occupation safety hazard administration |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| T and A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| PMI | point of maximum intensity |
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