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Abreviations
Medical Abreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amb. | Ambulatory |
| AFB | Aci- Fast Bacillus (TB) |
| AIDS | Aquired Immune De |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| BP,B/P | Blood Pressure |
| am,AM | morning |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ax | axillary |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ac | before meals |
| AL | assisted living |
| C | ceasarian section |
| BE | Barium Enema |
| approx. | approximatley |
| ABR | Absolute bedrest |
| BID, b.i.d. | Two times daily |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ap | apical |
| adm. | admission |
| amt | amount |
| BR | bedrest |
| abd. | abdomen |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| cms | circulation motion sensation |
| cath | catheter |
| ca | cancer |
| C | centigrade |
| Cc | Cubic centimeters |
| CBR | Complete bedrest |
| c/o | complains of/ in care of |
| CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| COPD | Chronic Cardio Pulmonary Obstructive Disorder |
| CVA | cerebrovascular Accident/stroke |
| c | with |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| Cl liq | Clear liquid |
| CNA | Certified nursing assistant |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | Blood sugar |
| BCS | bedside commode |
| CDC | Centers of disease control |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| DOE | dyspnea on excertion |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| fl/fld | fluid |
| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| FYI | for your information |
| F/U, f/u | follow up |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GU | gentio urinary |
| FUO | fever of unknown |
| hx | history |
| EENT | Eyes Ears Nose Throat specialist |
| h, 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 then normal |
| I & O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| inc | incontinent |
| irr./irrig | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| Kg | Killogram |
| l | liter |
| L/lt | left |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| NOC | night |
| LOC | level of conciouness |
| LPN | license practical nurse |
| LTC | long-term care facility |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | Medical Doctor |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm Hg | milliliters of mercury |
| mod | moderate |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| N/C | no call |
| neg | negative |
| NF | nursing facility |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| Ob | obstetrics |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OBRA | omnibus budget Reconciliation act of 1987 |
| occ | ocationally |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD | out patient department |
| OR | operating room |
| os | mouth |
| OSHA | occupational safety and health Administration |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pc/p.c. | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controlled anesthesia |
| PEG | percutaneous enteral gastrostomy |
| per os | by mouth |
| peri care | perineal care |
| pm/PM | afternoon |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| post op | after surgery |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pos. | positive |
| pre op | before surgery |
| prep | preparation |
| p.r.n./prn | when necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| Pt. | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| - q | every |
| qh/qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q2h | every two hours |
| q3h | every three hours |
| q4h | every four hours |
| q.i.d/qid | four times a day |
| Q.S. | every shift or once a shift |
| quad | four,quadriplegic |
| R | respirations/right |
| R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg. | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req. | requisition |
| res. | resident |
| PED | pediatric |
| RR | recovery room |
| resp. | respiration |
| R.I.C.E | rest/ice/compression/elevation (acronym) |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiration rate |
| rt. | right |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| - s | without |
| ss | one-half |
| sm. | small |
| SNAFU | situation normal/all fouled up (slang) |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| spec. | specimen |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S&S,s/s | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| Tbsb | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexual transmitted disease |
| std. prec. | standard precautions |
| strep | streptococcus |
| T. | TEMPATURE |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| T/C/DB | turn/cough/deep breathe |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d./tid | three times daily |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| TPR | temperature/pulse/respiration |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| Tx | traction/treatment |
| U/A,ua | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| vag. | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
| vs/VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |
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