click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Lesson 10-11
Common Abbreviations (A-R)
Term | Definition |
---|---|
a | before latin for ante and means before |
aa | of each latin ana, aa means of each |
abd | abdominal |
a.c. | before meals latin for ante ciburn and means before meals |
ADL | activity of daily living tells what patients can or should do on a daily basis |
ad lib | as desired |
a.m. | morning latin ante meridiem means before noon |
amt | amount usually describes volume |
AROM | active range of motion |
AX | axillary refers to temperature under the arm |
BID | two times a day Latin for bis indie |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
C | celsius |
c | 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 |
GI | 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/LLE/LUE | lower extremity; left lower extremity; left upper extremity |
mm | milimeter |
Lt | left |
MI | myocardial infarction |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
O.D. | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
O.S. | left eye |
O.U. | both eyes |
oz. | ounce |
p | after |
P | pulse |
p.c. | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
p.m. | evening |
prn | as needed |
PROM | passive range of motion |
pt. | patient |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every two hours |
qid | 4 times a day |
qod | every other day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
QS | quantity sufficient |
R | rectal |
R | respirations |
RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity; right upper extremity; right lower extremity |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |
s | 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 infections |
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 | ear, eyes, nose, and throat |
ER | emergency room |
GI lab | gastrointestinal lab |
Lab | laboratory |
MICU | medical intensive care unit |
NICU | neurointensive care unit neonatal intensive care unit |
OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology, or obstetrician gynecologist |
OR | operating room |
pedi | pediatrics |
PT | physical therapy |
RT | respiratory 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 count |
TB | tuberculosis |
UA | urinalysis |
WBC | white blood count |
Ca | calcium |
Cl | chloride |
CRE | creatinine |
Fe | iron |
Glu | glucose |
K+ | potassium |
Na | sodium |
NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
< | less than |
> | greater than |
# | pound |
@ | at |
& | and |
female | female |
male | male |
up arrow | increase |
down arrow | decrease |