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CNA Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| _ a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear, Alzheimer's disease |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| amt | amount |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| ante- | before (prefix) |
| ARC | AIDS-related complex |
| ARD | acute respiratory disease |
| ARF | acute respiratory failure |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| AV, A-V | atrioventricular |
| bid | twice a day |
| BK | below knee |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| BSN | bachelor of science in nursing |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BX, bx | biopsy |
| _ c | with |
| CA | cancer, chronological age |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| cath | catheterization |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | cardiac/coronary care unit |
| chemo | chemotherapy |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| chol | cholesterol |
| CNA | certified nurse aide |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy, chest pain |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| crit | hematocrit |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity test |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computerized tomography, cytotechnologist |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D/C, d/c | discontinue |
| Derm, derm | dermatology |
| disc | discontinue |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| E. coli | Escherichia coli |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EMT-B | emergency medical technician- basic |
| Endo | endoscopy |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | iron |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| Fx, FX | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gm | gram |
| GYN, gyn | gynecology |
| H2O | water |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCV | hepatitis B virus |
| HDL | high-density lipoproteins |
| Hgb, HGB | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HPV | human papilloma virus |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| IM | intramuscular |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| K+ | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | left, liter |
| LAT, lat | lateral |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LL | left lateral |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mets | metastases |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction, mitral insufficiency |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MM | malignant melanoma |
| mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
| Mono | mononucleosis |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | mitral stenosis, multiple sclerosis, musculoskeletal |
| MSN | master of science in nursing |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| n & v | nausea and vomiting |
| Na+ | sodium |
| NG | nasogastric (tube) |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| noc | night |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OR | operating room |
| OS | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OU | each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| _ p | after |
| p | pulse |
| PA | posteroanterior, physician assistant, pernicious anemia |
| PCP | Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
| per | with |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, react to light and accomodation |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PM, pm | evening |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| PO, po | phone order, by mouth |
| pp | postprandial (after meals) |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB test) |
| preop, pre-op | preoperative |
| prn | as needed |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| _ q | every |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | once a day, every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R | respiration, right |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RDA | recommended daily allowance |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| Rh- Rh+ | Rh-negative Rh-positive |
| RL | right lateral |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right mediolateral, right middle lobe |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RRT | registered radiologic technologist, registered respiratory therapist |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | take |
| _ s | without |
| SA, S-A | sinoatrial |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Sig | label as follows/directions |
| sl | under the tongue |
| sol | solution |
| stat, STAT | immediately |
| STD | skin test done, sexually transmitted disease |
| subcu | subcutaneous |
| subq | subcutancons |
| supp. | suppository |
| T | tablespoon |
| t | teaspoon |
| T & A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| TKR | total knee replacment |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TX, Tx | traction, treatment |
| u | unit |
| U/A, UA | urinalysis |
| UE | upper extremity |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infetion |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VFib | ventricular fibrillation |
| VO | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| wt | weight |
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