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Medical
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| DRSG | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | 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 | follow-up |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GU | genitourinary |
| h, hr | hour |
| H20 | water |
| H/A | headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | head of hearing |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
| hypo | low, less then normal |
| I | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| INC | incontinent |
| irr. irrig | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| L, lt | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| ib | pound |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed practical nurse |
| LTC | long term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm HG | millimeter 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 |