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Abbreviations ADN11A
Tools to memorize Abbreviations by Karen =)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| & | and |
| @ | at |
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals (ante cibum) |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired (ad libitum) |
| adm | admitted, admission, administrator |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| AM | morning |
| AMA | against medical orders |
| amb | ambulatory, ambulated |
| amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| A-P | anterior-posterior diameter |
| AP | apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| ax, A | axillary (arm pit) |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice daily |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bath room privileges |
| BS | breath sounds, blood sugar, bed side, bowel sounds |
| ✓ | check |
| c (with bar on top) | with |
| C | centigrade |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA, ca | cancer, carcinoma |
| cap | capsule |
| CAT or CT scan | computerized axial tomography scan |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBS | chronic brain syndrome |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| conc | concentrated |
| cont | continuous |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSR | central supply room |
| Cysto | cystoscopy examination |
| Δ | change |
| ↓ | decreased, below |
| ◦ | degree |
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
| D5NS | dextrose 5% in normal saline |
| D51/2NS | dextrose 5% on 0.45 normal saline |
| D5RL | dextrose 5% in Ringer's lactate |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| dc'd, DC,disc | discontinued |
| dig | digoxin |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| Dr | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| = | equal |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| e.g. | for example |
| ER | emergency room |
| etc. | and so forth |
| exam | examination |
| ♀ | female |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Fe | iron |
| freq | frequency |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| g | gram |
| GP | general practitioner |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h, hr | hour |
| hct | hematocrit |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb, hgb | hemoglobin |
| h20 | water |
| ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| ↑ | increased |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inc | incontinent, increase |
| I&O | intake and output |
| I&O cath | in and out catheterization |
| invol | involuntary |
| irreg | irregular |
| irrig | irrigation |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVF | intravenous fluid |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| → | leads to, results in, produces |
| l, L | liter |
| L, lt | left |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lap | laparotomy |
| lbs | pounds |
| liq | liquid |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LVN | licensed practical nurse |
| LVN | Licensed vocational nurse |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| ♂ | male |
| - | minus |
| mcg | microgram |
| m | meter |
| med | medication, medium |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mEq/l | milliequivalent per liter |
| mg | milligram |
| mid | middle |
| min | minute |
| mL, ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mod | moderate |
| MRx1 | may repeat times one |
| # | number |
| N | nitrogen, normal |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NA | nurses' assistant |
| Na | sodium |
| neg | negative |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NO | nurse' order |
| noc | at night (nocturnal) |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS, N/S | normal saline |
| nsq | not sufficient quantity |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| oz | ounce |
| 0, O | none |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ord | ordered |
| Ortho | orthopedics |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| % | percent |
| PR | per or via rectum |
| + | plus |
| p | after |
| P | pulse |
| Path | Pathology |
| pc | after meals (post cibum) |
| PE | physical exam |
| Ped(s) | pediatrics |
| per | by or through |
| peri | perineal, perineum |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PM | afternoon (post meridian) |
| PO | phone order |
| po | by mouth (per os) |
| pre med | pre medication |
| pre op | pre operative |
| post op | post operative |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary (pro re nata) |
| prob | problem |
| psych | psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric |
| pt, Pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q | every (quaque) |
| qid | four times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R | right, respiration, rectal |
| RBC, rbc | red blood cells |
| reg | regular |
| req | request |
| R & L | right and left |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RT | radiation therapy, respiratory therapy, recreational therapy |
| Rt, rt | right |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| Rx | take, therapy, prescription |
| 2◦ | secondary |
| s (with a bar on top) | without (sine) |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SI | seriously ill |
| sl | slight |
| sm | small |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| spec | specimen |
| SG, SPG, Sp gr | specific gravity |
| soln | solution |
| SS | soap solution; soap suds (enema) |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| Str | straight |
| sub ling | sub lingual |
| sub q | subcutaneous |
| susp | suspension |
| Sx | symptoms |
| x | times |
| tab | tablet |
| TB, TBC | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TCDB | turn, cough and deep breath |
| temp | temperature |
| tid | three times a day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TO | telephone order |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tr | trace |
| trach | tracheostomy |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Tx | treatment |
| U/A, UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag | vaginal |
| via | by or through |
| VS, vs | vital signs |
| W/A | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Wt | weight |
| x | except |
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