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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| AAOx4 | awake,alert,and oriented times four spheres |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as patient desires |
| AEB | as evidence by |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| AM | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate, ambulatory |
| amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | Arterioschlerotic heart disease |
| ax | axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice per day |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy/hyperplasia |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| BSE | breast self exam |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| ca | cancer |
| cal | calories |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| cath | catheter |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MD | medical doctor/ muscular dystrophy |
| med | medication |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MN | midnight |
| MRI | magnetic resonance angiography |
| MS | Morphine sulfate/ multiple sclerosis |
| Na | sodium |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NG | nasogastric tube |
| NIDDM | non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | 0.9% sodium chloride |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug |
| NSR | normal sinul rhythm |
| N%V | nausea and vomiting |
| N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| O | oral |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ORIF | open reduction and internal fixation |
| ortho | orthopedics |
| os | mouth or opening |
| OS | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CCU | coronary care unit/ critical care unit |
| chem. | chemistry |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| C/O, c/o | complained of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident; stroke |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D51/2NS | Dextrose 5% in 0.45% in sodium chloride |
| D5RL | dextrose 5% in lactated Ringers' solution |
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea upon exertion |
| Dp Br | deep breathe |
| dsg or drsg | dressing |
| DT | delirium tremors |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG or EKG | electrodardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| ER | emergency room |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | female |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| Fr | French (diameter size measurement) |
| FSB | fasting blood sugar |
| FSBS | finger stick blood sugar |
| ft | foot or feet |
| F/U, f/u | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| - p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PEARLA | pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation |
| PEARL | pupils equal and reactive to light |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| per | by |
| PERLA | pupils equally reactive to light and accommmodation |
| PERRLA | pupils equally round and reactive to light and accommodation |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PM | afternoon/evening |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| PO | by mouth |
| Post | posterior |
| PPP | peripheral pulses palpated |
| prn | as needed |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| PT | physical therapy/ prothrombin time |
| pt | patient |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| q | every |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qid | four times per day |
| R | respirations |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| fx | fracture |
| g | gram |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| gtt(s) | drop/drops |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| HA | headache |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| h/o | history of |
| hob | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| H%P | history and physical |
| hr | hour |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| hyper | above or high |
| hypo | below or low |
| I%D | incision and drainage |
| ICP | increased intracranial pressure |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| Inj | injection |
| I/O | intake and output |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| K | potassium |
| Kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| ROS | review of system |
| RR | recovery room/ respiratory rate |
| Rt | right |
| RT | radiation therapy/ respiratory therapy |
| R/T | related to |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription |
| - s | without |
| SC, sc, s.c., squ | subcutaneous(ly) |
| SCD | sequential compression device |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/P | status post |
| SpO2 | percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen |
| ss | half |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| Sx | symptoms |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times per day |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| TSE | testicular self examination |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| U/O | urine output |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VO | verbal order |
| LFT | liver function test |
| liq | liquids |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LR | lactated ringers |
| vol | volume |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| WDI | warm, dry intact |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| y/o, yo | years old |
| yr | year |
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