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Med. Terminology10
Common Abbreviations A through R
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdominal |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activity of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| a.m. | morning |
| amt. | amount |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| AX | axillary |
| BID | two times a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | celsius |
| "C" with a - over it | with |
| cal | calories |
| cath | catheter |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CN | charge nurse |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| DC | discontinue |
| DON | director of nurses |
| DR. | doctor |
| DX | diagnosis |
| F | fahrenheit |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| h | hour |
| h2o | water |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| I/O | intake/output |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb. | pound |
| LE/LLE/LUE | lower extremity; left lower extremity; left upper extremity |
| Lt. | left |
| MI | myocardial infraction |
| mm | millimeter |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| "P" with a - pver it | after |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| p.m. | evening |
| pm | as needed |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| pt | patient |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| QS | Quantity sufficient |
| "R" in a circle | rectal |
| R | respirations |
| RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity; right upper extremity; right lower extremity |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |