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Stack #22902
Medical Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abd. | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| am/AM | morning (midnight to noon) |
| amb | ambulate/walk |
| amt. | amount |
| approx. | approximately |
| ax | axillary, armpit |
| bid/BID | twice a day |
| bm/BM | bowel movement |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| BR, br | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| °C | Celsius degree, centigrade |
| c(with a little line over it) | with |
| CA | cancer |
| cath. | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident/stroke |
| dc, d/c | discontinue |
| Del. Rm. | delivery room |
| Dr. | doctor |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| °F | farenheit degree |
| ft | foot |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| H2O | water, aqua |
| hr | hour |
| hs | bedtime, hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| hyper | above, high |
| hypo | below, low |
| ICU | intensice care unit |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| lab | laboratory |
| liq. | liquid |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | medical doctor |
| med. | medicine |
| min. | minute |
| NA | nurse aide/nursing assistant |
| ng | nasogastric tube |
| noct, noc. | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| Ob | obstetrics |
| OOB/oob | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| ord. | orderly |
| ORTH | orthopedics |
| O.T. | occupational therapy |
| pc | after meals |
| PEDS | pediatrics |
| per | by, through |
| pm/PM | afternoon(noon to midnight) |
| po | by mouth |
| post | after |
| postop, PostOp | postoperative |
| pre | before |
| preop, PreOp | before surgery |
| prn | whenever necessary, when required |
| Pt, pt | patient |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| q(with a line over it) | every |
| qd | every day |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid, QID | 4 times a day |
| qod/QOD | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| r | rectal |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| R.R. | recovery room |
| Rx | prescription or treatment ordered by a physician |
| s(with a little line over it) | without |
| sob | short of breath |
| spec. | specimen |
| ss(with a little line over it) | one half |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| surg. | surgery |
| TID/tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| TX | treatment |
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