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Abbreviations/symbol
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| " | 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 |
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