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nurs 130
medical abbreviations of gerneral interest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| abd | abdomen |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admitted |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrone |
| am | morning |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BCS | bedside commode |
| C | Celsius, centigrade |
| c | with |
| Ca | cancer |
| cardio | heart |
| cath | catheter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNA | certified nurse assitant |
| c/o | complains of |
| co2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary diease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident/ stroke |
| CXR | chest x ray |
| d/c | discontinue/ discharge |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dr. | doctor |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG or EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Fb | foreign body |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| gtt | drop liquid measurement |
| GU | genitor urinary |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| hemi | half |
| hepat | liver |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| H&P | history and physical |
| HR | heart rate |
| Hr/H | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| hyper | above |
| hypo | below |
| H2O | water |
| i | 1 |
| ii | 2 |
| iii | 3 |
| iv | 4 |
| v | 5 |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| in | inches |
| inc | incontinent |
| IV | intravenous |
| IM | intramuscular |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LPN | licensed vocational nurse |
| L | liter |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| Min | minute |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| naso | nose |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no know allergies |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| os | opening/mouth |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| post-op | postoperative |
| pre-op | preoperative |
| pm | evening |
| po | by mouth |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| prn | as needed |
| pc | after meals |
| R | rectal |
| RN | registered nurse |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| ROM | range of motion |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Rx | prescription, treatment |
| sc/sq | subcutaneous |
| s | without |
| SOB | short of breath |
| tab | tablet |
| T | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TID | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UE | upper extremity |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vs | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WT | weight |
| an up arrow | increase/upper |
| a down arrow | decrease/ lower |
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