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JHU SoN Acronyms
Acronyms from the "Talk Like a Nurse" prerequisite handout
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before (ante) |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ad lib | at liberty |
| AD | advance directives |
| ADH | alcohol dehydrogenase |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AEB | as evidenced by |
| A.M.A. | against medical advice |
| AODM | adult-onset DM |
| A&Ox3 | alert and oriented to person, place, time |
| A-P | anterior-posterior |
| ASA | acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) |
| A&W | alive & well |
| bid | 2x/day (bis in dies) |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputation (AKA - above) |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| BSE | breast self-examination |
| BSO | bilateral salpingo- oophorectomy |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BX | biopsy |
| c | with (cum) |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAGE | cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener |
| CAM | complementary alternative medicine |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBE | clinical breast exam |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CN | cranial nerve |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| C&S | culture & sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed (computerized) tomography |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| d/c | discharge, discontinue |
| D & C | dilatation and curettage |
| DFA | difficulty falling asleep |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | diphtheria- pertussis- tetanus (vaccine) |
| DSM | diagnostic & statistical manual |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram (or EKG) |
| ED | emergency department |
| EEG | electroencephalo- gram |
| EMA | early morning awakening |
| ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
| EOM | extraocular muscles or movement |
| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| ETOH | ethanol (alcohol) |
| FB | foreign body |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FX | fracture |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| H&P | history and physical |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hib | hemophilus influenza B |
| h/o | history of (or Hx) |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| HTN | hypertension |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| IM | intramuscular |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| JCAHO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
| JVD | jugular venous distention |
| KUB | kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray) |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| LE | lower extremities |
| LFTs | liver function tests |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LNMP | last normal menstrual period |
| LOC | loss or level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| MMR | measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine) |
| MMSE | mini mental state exam |
| MRI | magnetic resonance Imaging |
| MS | mental status or multiple sclerosis |
| NAD | no acute or apparent distress |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth (non per os) |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| NSS | normal saline solution |
| NV | nausea/ vomiting |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OC | oral contraceptives |
| od | right eye (ocular dexter) |
| OOB | out of bed |
| os | left eye (ocular sinister) |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over-the-counter |
| ou | both eyes |
| p | after |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PE | physical examination or pulmonary embolism |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse (apical pulse) |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or post nasal drip |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB skin test) |
| pr | per rectum |
| PRN | as needed (pro re nata) |
| PROM | passive range of motion or premature rupture of membranes |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen (test) |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day** |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night |
| qid | 4x/day |
| qod | every other day** |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| REM | rapid eye movements |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant (RUQ LLQ LUQ) |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion or rupture of membranes |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RRR | regular rate & rhythm |
| R/T | related to |
| s | without (sans) |
| SBE | subacute bacterial endocarditis |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| Sig | label |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S/P | status post (after) |
| sp.gr. | specific gravity |
| S.Q. | subcutaneous(ly) |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| STAT | immediately |
| STS | serological test for syphilis |
| Sx | symptoms |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
| TIA | transient ischemial attack (mini stroke) |
| tid | 3x/day |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| TMJ | temporomand- ibular joint |
| TNTC | too numerous to count |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
| TSE | testicular self- examination |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UE | upper extremities |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WD/WN | well developed, well nourished |
| WF/BF | white female/black female |
| WM/BM | white male/black male |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| y/o | years old |
| (delta) | change |
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