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Section #4 abv.
Section#4 abv.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FUO | Fever of Unknown origin |
| hx | history |
| h , hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| H/A | headache |
| HBV | Hepatitis B virus |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | Head of Bed |
| HOH | Hard of Hearing |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
| hypo | low, less than normal |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| inc | incontinent |
| irr., irrig | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| IV | intraveneous |
| kg | kilogram |
| l | liter |
| L,lt. | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |