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Abbreviations/symbol
Term | Definition |
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" | inch or second |
' | foot or minute |
C | 100 |
X | ten |
V | five |
♂ or M | male |
♀ or F | female |
# | pound or number |
triangle | change |
_ c | with |
> | greater than |
< | less than |
D | 500 |
arrow up | higher, elevate, up |
arrow down | lower, down |
hx | history |
L | fifty |
M | 1,000 |
. | degree |
II or ii or TT | two |
I or I or T | one |
D/C | discontinue, discharge |
ac | before meals |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
AP | apical pulse |
BP | blood pressure |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
DRG | diagnostics related group |
AED | automated external defibrillation |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
BMI | body mass index |
AM | morning, before afternoon |
gtts | drops |
bid | twice a day |
cc | cubic centimeter |
BP | blood pressure |
h | hour |
oz | ounces |
OJ | orange juice |
HS | hour of sleep |
Ht | height |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
CCU | coronary care unit |
h2O | water |
Blwk | blood work |
CBC | complete blood count |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
cap | capsule |
Hg | mercury |
EENT | ear, eye, nose, and throat |
Gyn | gynecology |
ADL | activities of daily living |
FFl | force fluids |
cl | clear |
liq | liquids |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Dx | diagnosis |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
CT | computerized tomography |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
c/o | complains of |
CRT | certified respitory therapy |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
CXR | chest x ray |
OR | operating room |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
Na | sodium |
LMP | last menstrual period |
MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
LTC | long term care |
IM | intramuscular |
mL | milliliter |
N/S | normal saline |
IV | intravenous |
mm | millimeter |
op | operation |
OPD | outpatient department |
Ob | obstetrics |
mg | milligram |
NG | nasogastric tube |
O | oxygen |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
KVO | keep vein open |
I + O | intake and output |
ICD | internal classification of diseases |
PRN | whenever necessary, as needed |
stat | Immediately, at once |
RN | Registered nurse |
wt | Weight |
Rx | Prescription |
T | Temperature |
spec | Specimen |
__ ss | one half |
_ s | Without |
pt | Patient or pint |
R | Respiration or rectal |
vp | venipuncture, venous pressure |
TPR | Temperature, pulse, respiration |
PM | Afternoon |
q | Every |
qid | Four times a day |
qt | Quarr |
SSE | Soap solution enema |
po | By mouth |
pc | After meals |
pre | Before |
VS | Vital signs |
q2h | every two hours |
SCD | Sequential compression device |
tid | Three times a day |
PROM | Passive range of motion |
Post | After |
subq, SQ | Subcutaneous |
WBC | White blood cell |
XR | X-ray |
Sx | Symptom |
SNF | Skilled nursing facility |
Y/O | Years old |
YOB | Year of birth |