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abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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FUO | fever of unknown origin |
hx | history |
hr | hour |
H2O | water |
h/a | headache |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
ht | height |
HTN | hypertension |
hyper- | above normal, too fast, rapid |
hypo- | low,less than normal |
I&O | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
inc. | incontinent |
irrig- | irrigation |
isol- | isolation |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
l | liter |
lt, L | left |
lab | laboratory |
lb | pound |
LLE | left lower extremity |
lg | large |
liq- | liquid |
LUQ- | left upper quadrant |