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ed2go Abbreviations
ed2go Profession, Common Abbreviations & Directional
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CMA | Certified Medical Assistant |
| RMA | Registered Medical Assistant |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Aide |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| ME | Medical Examiner |
| MLT | Medical Lab Technologist |
| NP | Nurse Practitioner |
| OT | Occupational Therapist |
| PA | Physicians Assistant |
| PT | Physical Therapist |
| RHIT | Registered Health Information Technician |
| ART | Accredited Record Technologist |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| RT | Respiratory Therapist |
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdominal |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activity of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| a.m. | morning |
| amt. | amount |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ax | axillary |
| BID | two times a day |
| bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom priviledges |
| C | celsius |
| c w/line over | with |
| cal | calorie |
| cath | catheter |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CN | Charge Nurse |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| C/O | complains of |
| DC | discontinue |
| DON | director of nurses |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fx | fracture |
| Gl | gastrointestinal |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| h | hour |
| h2o | water |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| I/O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb. | pound |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LLE | Left lower extremity |
| LUE | Left upper extremity |
| lt. | left |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mm | millimeter |
| noc | night |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| n/v | nausea & vomiting |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| p w/line over it | after |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| p.m. | evening |
| prn | as needed |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| pt. | patient |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| ® | rectal |
| R | respirations |
| RE | Right extremity |
| RUE | Right upper extremity |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| s w/ a line over | without |
| sig. | write; to be labeled |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| strep | streptococcus |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| UP | universal precautions |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| v.o. | verbal order |
| v.s. | vital signs |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| wt. | weight |
| CCU | coronary care unit; critical care unit |
| CS | central supply |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose & throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| GI lab | gastrointestinal |
| lab | laboratory |
| MICU | medical intesive care unit |
| NICU | neuro intensive care unit; neonatal intensive care unit |
| OB/GYN | obstectrics and gynecology, or obstetrician gynecologist |
| OR | operating room |
| pedi | pediatrics |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RT | repiratory therapy |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ACP | acute care panel |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| chem. | chemistry |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CXR | chest X ray |
| DPT | diphtheria pertussis, tetanus |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| O&P | ova and parasites |
| O2 | oxygen |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| UA | urinalysis |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| Ca | calcium |
| CI | chloride |
| CRE | creatinine |
| Fe | iron |
| Glu | glucose |
| K+ | potassium |
| Na | sodium |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
| < | less than |
| > | greater than |
| # | pound |
| @ | at |
| & | and |
| anterior | front side |
| distal | farthest point away from |
| dorsal | backside |
| high fowlers | sitting at 90 Degree angle |
| inferior | below |
| lateral | side of |
| medial | middle |
| peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
| posterior | rear of back of |
| prone | lie on the front side facedown |
| proximal | nearest |
| superior | above |
| supine | lie on back |
| transverse | across |
| ventral | to the belly |
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