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CNA Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen, abdominal |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| adm | admission |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| am, AM | morning, before noon |
| amt | amount |
| AP | apical pulse |
| AS | left ear |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AU | both ears |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| bl | blood |
| bl wk | blood work |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest OR bathroom |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| C | degrees Celsius |
| c (with a line over the top of it) | with |
| CA | cancer |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit OR critical care unit |
| CDA | certified dental assistant |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| c/o | complaints of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| d | day |
| DA | dental assistant |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| D/C | discharge, discontinue |
| DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| dept | department |
| DH | dental hygienist |
| DHHS | Department of Health and Human Services |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DMD | Doctor of Dental Medicine |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOD | date of death |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| DRG | diagnostic related group |
| drg | dressing |
| DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| dx, Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | ear, eye, nose, throat |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ER | emergency room |
| exam, Ex | examination |
| F | degrees Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| FF, FFl | force fluids |
| Fl, fl | fluid |
| Fr, Fx | fracture |
| ft | foot |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gm, g | gram |
| gt, gtt, gtts | drop, drops |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| HA | hearing aid, headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HHA | home health aide |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HOSA | Health Occupations Students of America |
| H&P | history and physical |
| H, h | hour |
| HS | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| Ht | height |
| Hx, hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin |
| IM | intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| jt | joint |
| K | potassium |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| Kg, kg | kilogram |
| L, lt | left |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| LTC | long term care |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness OR laxative of choice |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| MA | medical assistant |
| mcg | microgram |
| MD | medical doctor |
| mEq | miliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarcation |
| mL, ml | milliliter |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N/A | not applicable |
| Na | sodium |
| NA | nurse aide/assistant |
| NIDDM | non |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operation room |
| OS | left eye |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | occupational therapy/therapist |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| p (line over the top of it) | after |
| P | pulse |
| PA | physician’s assistant |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PE | physical exam |
| per | by, through |
| pm, PM | after noon |
| po | by mouth |
| post | op: after an operation |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| PPO | preferred provider organization |
| prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
| pt | patient OR pint |
| PT | physical therapy/therapist |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qt | quart |
| R | respiration OR rectal |
| Rt | right |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| RRT | registered respiratory therapist |
| RT | respiratory therapist |
| Rx | prescription |
| s (with a line over it) | without |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| STD | sexual transmitted disease |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
| tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | traction OR treatment OR transplant |
| UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VDM | Veterinarian Degree of Medicine |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| wt | weight |
| x | times |
| YOB | year of birth |
| yr | year |
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