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HS Abbreviations
Heatlh Science Medical Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Term |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| # | number |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| amt | amount |
| Ap | apical |
| approx | approximate |
| ASAP | as soon as possibile |
| assist | assistance |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BKA | Below Knee Amputation |
| bld | blood bleeding |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BR | Bathroom |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| C | centigrade |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| c/o | complains of |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| cath | catheter |
| cl. liq. | clear liquid |
| CNA | Certified nursing assisstant |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary |
| CRT | Capillary Refill Time |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| DON | Director of Nursing |
| DQ | Decubitus Ulcer |
| drsg | dressing |
| DTV | due to void |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| et | and |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FF | Force Fluids |
| foley | indwelling urinary catheter |
| ft | feet |
| FUO | Fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | Full Weight Bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| gtt | drop |
| hr | hour |
| hemi | half |
| H2O | water |
| HOB | Head of Bed |
| HOH | Hard of Hearing |
| HS | Hour of Sleep |
| Ht | Height |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| Hx | History |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| lg | large |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LMP | last menstral period |
| LLE | Left lower extremity |
| MD | medical doctor |
| med | medium |
| min | minute |
| mL | milliliter |
| N/C | no complaints |
| n/v | nausea and vomiting |
| neg | negative |
| NAS | no added salt (diet order) |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| pt | patient |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| q2h | every2 hours |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| QID | four times a day |
| QD | every day |
| R | rectal |
| Rt | right |
| resp | respiration |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| SQ, SC, Sub Q | subcutaneous |
| SOB | short of Breath |
| SSE | soap sudds enema |
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| stat | immediately |
| TED hose | antiembolism stockings |
| Tx | treatment |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt., wt, WT | weight |
| X | times |
| spec | specimen |
| S/A | sugar and acetone |
| ss | one half |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| supp | suppository |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| ung. | ointment |
| qod | every other day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| ' | feet |
| '' | inches |
| CPT | chest percussion technique |
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