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AHS II Abbreviations
D - H
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| dc or D/C | discharge, discontinue |
| Diff | differential white count |
| DNR | do not resusciate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| dr | dram or drainage |
| dsg | dressing |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| EEG | electronencephalogram |
| EENT | Eyes, ears, nose & throat |
| Exc | escision |
| Exp | exploratory |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | Iron |
| FF | force fluids |
| Fl or fl | fluid |
| Fx | fracture |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| H | hydrogen |
| H2O | water |
| HA | headache |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| hct | hematocrit |
| Hg | hemoglobin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hr, h | hour |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |