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Cobb Medical abbrevi
Term | Definition |
---|---|
ABD | Abdomen |
Ac | Before meals |
Postop | Postoperative |
Preop | Preoperative |
ADL | Activities of daily living |
Prn | When necessary |
Ad lib | As desired |
Pt | Patient |
Amb | Ambulatory |
PT | Physical therapy |
Bid | Twice a day |
Q | Every |
BM | Bowel movement |
Qd | Everyday |
Bp | Blood pressure |
Q2h | Every 2 hours |
BRP | Bathroom privileges |
Qhs | Every night at bedtime |
c | With |
Qid | Four times a day |
CBR | Complete bed rest |
Qod | Every other day |
CC | Cubic centimeter |
R | Rectal |
c/o | Complains of |
RLQ | Right lower quadrant |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
RN | Registered nurse |
CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
ROM | Range of motion |
Dc | Discontinue |
RUQ | Right upper quadrant |
DOA | Dead on Arrival |
s | Without |
DON | Director of nursing |
SSE | Soaps suds enema |
Drsg | Dressing |
Stat | At once, immediately |
Dx | Diagnosis |
Tid | Three times a day |
FF | Force fluids |
TPR | Temp, Pulse, Respiration |
Ft | Foot or feet |
UA, u/a | Urinalysis |
H | Hour |
VS | Vital signs |
H2O | Water |
w/c | Wheelchair |
HS | Hour of sleep or bedtime |
Wt | Weight |
Ht | Height |
(R) | right |
I&O | Intake and output |
® | Rectal |
IV | Intravenous |
CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
Lb | Pound |
LLQ | Left lower quadrant |
LPN | License practical nurse |
LUQ | Left upper quadrant |
NA | Nursing assistant |
Neg | Negative |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
02 | Oxygen |
OJ | Orange juice |
OOB | Out of bed |
Pc | After meals |
Per | By, through |
PM | Afternoon |
PO | By mouth |