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Abbreviations & Acro
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| JVD | jugular venous distention |
| A&P | Auscultation and percussion |
| URI | upper respirator infection |
| BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen |
| q.i.d. | four times daily |
| KUB | kidneys, ureter, bladder |
| NG | nasogastric |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PND | Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus (note the -us at erythematosus). |
| AD | right ear (never to be used) |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| OU | both eyes (not to be used) |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| PIP | proximal interphalangeal joint |
| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| BMP | basic metabolic panel |
| OTC | over the counter |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococci |
| PID | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
| ERT | Estrogen replacement therapy |