click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Lesson 10
Lesson 10 abbreviation
| Abbreviation | meaning |
|---|---|
| a | Before |
| aa | Of each |
| abd | Abdominal |
| ADL | Activity of daily living |
| ad lib | As desired |
| a.m. | Moring |
| amt. | Amount |
| AROM | Active range of motion |
| AX | axillary |
| BID | Two times a day |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| C | Celsius |
| C | With |
| cal | Calorie |
| cath | Catheter |
| CBR | Complete bed rest |
| cc | Cubic centimeter |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| cm | Centimeter |
| CN | Charge nurse |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| c/o | Complains of |
| DC | Discontionue |
| DON | Director of nurses |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| DX | diagnosis |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fx | Fracture |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| gtt | Drop |
| GU | Genitourinary |
| h | Hour |
| H2O | Water |
| HOB | Head of bed |
| HOH | Hard of hearing |
| HS | Hour of sleep |
| I/O | Intake and output |
| IV | Intravenous |
| kg | Kilogram |
| L | Liter |
| lb. | Pounds |
| LE / LLE / LUE | Lower extremity / left lower extremity / left upper extremity |
| Lt. | Left |
| MI | Myocardial infarction |
| mm | Millimeter |
| noc | Night |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| N/V | Nausea and vomiting |
| O.D. | Right eye |
| OOB | Out of bed |
| O.S. | Left eye |
| O.U. | Both eyes |
| oz. | Ounce |
| p | After |
| P | Pulse |
| p.c. | After meals |
| PO | By mouth |
| p.m. | Evening |
| pm | As needed |
| PROM | Passive range of motion |
| pt. | Patient |
| qd | Every day |
| qh | Every hour |
| q2h | Every two hours |
| qid | Four times a day |
| qod | Every other day |
| QNS | Quantity not sufficient |
| QS | Quantity sufficient |
| R w/circle | Rectal |
| R | Respirations |
| RE / RUE / RLE | Right extremity / Right upper extremity / Right lower extremity |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| Rx | Prescription |