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abbr for Nursing lab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at (mistaken for the number 2) |
| < | less than (misinterpreted for the number 7 or letter L) |
| > | greater than (misinterpreted for the number 7 or letter L) |
| µg | microgram (mistaken for mg resulting in one thousand-fold overdose) |
| µm | micrometer |
| A&O (X3) | alert and oriented (person, place, time) |
| aa | of each |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear (mistaken for each other) |
| ad lib | freely as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| Ag | silver, antigen |
| AIDS | acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| AM | morning |
| ama | against medical advice |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| amp | ampule |
| APAP | acetaminophen (write drug names in full) |
| ARC | AIDS- related complex |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| AS | aortic stenosis |
| AS | left ear (mistaken for each other) |
| ASA | aspirin (write drug names in full) |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| AU | both ears (mistaken for each other) |
| AV | arteriovenous, atrioventricular |
| AVR | aortic valve replacement |
| b.s. | bowel sounds |
| Ba | barium |
| BE | barium enema |
| BG | blood glucose |
| bid | two times a day |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM, bm | bowel movement |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Bx. | biopsy |
| c (with line above) | with |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| c/o | complaints of |
| C1-7 | cervical vertebra 1 through 7 |
| Ca | calcium, cancer, carcinoma |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| cap | capsule |
| CAT | computed axial tomography |
| cath | catheter, catheterize |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter, milliliters (mistaken for U (units) when poorly written) |
| CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CEA | carcinoembryonic antigen |
| CFT | complement-fixation test |
| cg | centigram |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| Cl | chlorine |
| cm | centimeter |
| cm3 | cubic centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | carbon monoxide |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSMT | color, movement, sensation, temperature |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, costovertebral angle |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| D&I | dry and intact |
| D.O.A | dead on arrival |
| D/C | discharged (confused with discontinue) |
| D51/2NS | 5% dextrose in half normal saline |
| D5NS | 5% dextrose in normal saline |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| db, dB | decibels |
| dc | discontinue |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| diff | differential blood count |
| dil | dilute |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| dl | deciliter |
| DM | diastolic murmur; diabetes mellitus |
| DNI | do not intubate |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DP | dorsalis pedis (pulse) |
| drsg | dressing |
| DSD | dry, sterile dressing |
| dx, D | diagnosis |
| EBV | Epstein-Barr virus |
| ECF | extracellular fluid |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiography |
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| EDD | estimated date of delivery |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | ears, eyes, nose, throat |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| EMG | electromyelogram |
| ENG | electronystagmography |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| ERG | electroretinogram |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| EST | electroshock therapy |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| f/u | follow up |
| FANA | fluorescent antinuclear antibody test |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fe | iron |
| FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate (write drug names in full) |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| Fx, fx | fracture, fractional urine test |
| g, gm, Gm | gram |
| Gc, GC | gonococcus |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gr. | grain |
| grav I, II, III, etc. | pregnancy one, two, three, etc. |
| GT | gastrostomy tube |
| gt, gtt | drop, drops |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN, Gyn | gynecological |
| H&P | history and physical examination |
| h, hr | hour |
| h/o | history of |
| H+ | hydrogen ion |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HA | headache |
| HAV | hepatitis A vaccine |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| HBAg | hepatitis B antigen |
| HBV | hepatitis B vaccine |
| Hct, HCT | hematocrit |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| Hg | mercury |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| hgt | height |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HLA | human lymphocyte antigen |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HS | hours of sleep/bedtime (confused with half strength) |
| HSV2 | herpes simplex virus, type 2 |
| HTN | hypertension |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IC | inspiratory capacity |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | Insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus |
| IE | immunoelectrophoresis |
| Ig | immunoglobulin |
| IgA, etc. | immunoglobulin A, etc. |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IU | international unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous push; intravenous pyelogram |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| IVU | intravenous urogram |
| J. tube | jejunostomy tube |
| JRA | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| K | potassium |
| KCL | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureters, and bladder (radiograph) |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| L&A | light and accommodation |
| L1-5 | lumbar vertebra 1 through 5 |
| lac. | laceration |
| lb | pound |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LE | lupus erythematosus |
| LFT | liver function test |
| LGV | lymphogranuloma venereum |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LNMP | last normal menstrual period |
| LOC | loss of connsciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LUQ | Left upper quadrant |
| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy |
| lymph | lymphocyte |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| m | meter |
| m Eq | milliequivalents |
| m, min | minum |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| mcg | microgram |
| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
| MCHC | mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration |
| mg | milligram |
| Mg | magnesium |
| MG | mysethenia gravis |
| MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate (Confused with MSO4) |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| mm3 | cubic millimeter |
| MOM | milk of magnesia (write drug names in full) |
| MR | mental retardation |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MSO4 | morphine sulfate (Confused with MgSO4) |
| MW | molecular weight |
| N | nitrogen |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| N/A | not applicable |
| N/C | no complaints |
| Na | sodium |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| nm | nanometer |
| NMR | nuclear magnetic resonance |
| noc | nocturnal/night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NTG | nitroglycerin (write drug names in full) |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OB | occult blood |
| ob | obstetrics |
| OBS | organic brain syndrome |
| ºC | degrees centigrade |
| OD | right eye, optical density, overdose (mistaken for each other) |
| ºF | degrees Fahrenheit |
| OL | left eye (mistaken for each other) |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| OS | left eye (mistaken for each other) |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over-the-counter |
| OU | both eyes (mistaken for each other) |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p | after |
| P&A | percussion and auscultation |
| P/A | posterior/anterior |
| PaCo2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide (arterial blood) |
| Pao2 | partial pressure of oxygen (arterial blood) |
| para I, II, etc. | unipara, bipara, etc. |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| pc | after meals |
| PCG | phonocardiogram |
| PCN | penicillin (write drug names in full) |
| Pco2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
| PCP | pulmonary capillary pressure |
| PCV | packed cell volume |
| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| PD | interpupillary distance; postural drainage |
| PE | pulmonary embolism, physical exam |
| PEEP | positive end-expiratory pressure |
| PEG | pneumoencephalography |
| per | through, by way of |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PG | prostaglandin |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| PM | postmortem |
| pm | evening |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, postnasal drip |
| PO, po | orally |
| Po2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
| PPD | purified protein derivative |
| ppm | parts per million |
| prn | when required, as often as necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion; premature rupture of membranes |
| PT | physical therapy; prothrombin time |
| PTT | partial prothromboplastin time |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PUO | pyrexia of unknown origin |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| qd | every day (Mistaken with qod) |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| qn | every night |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day (Mistaken with qd) |
| R | respiration |
| R.D.A | recommended daily allowance |
| R/O | rule out |
| R/O | rule out |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| Rh+ | positive rhesus factor |
| RHD | rheumatic heart disease |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| RNA | ribonucleic acid |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RSV | Rous sarcoma virus; respiratory syncytial virus |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | take; treatment; prescription |
| s (with line above) | without |
| S/P | status post |
| SB | sternal border |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| sib | sibling |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Sig | write on label |
| SL | sublingual |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematousus |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| sol | solution, dissolved |
| sos | if necessary |
| sp gr, SG, sg | specific gravity |
| SQ, subq | subcutaneous (mistaken for sublingual) |
| SR | sedimentation rate |
| ss | half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| SSS | sick sinus syndrome; specific soluble substance; short-stay surgery |
| STAT | immediately |
| susp | suspension |
| SV | stroke volume |
| Sx. | symptoms |
| Sz. | seizure |
| T | temperature |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| T&C | type and cross match |
| T.O. | telephone order |
| T1-12 | throracic vertebra 1-12 |
| TAB | typhoid and paratyphoid A and B |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TAT | tetanus antitoxin; thematic apperception test |
| TB, TBC | tuberculosis |
| TBG | thyroxin-binding globulin |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TG | triglyceride |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TIBC | total iron-binding capacity |
| tid | three times a day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tr, tict | tincture |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TST | triple sugar iron test |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| Tv | tidal volume |
| Tx. | treatment |
| U | unit |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UGI series | upper gastrointestinal series |
| UIBC | unsaturated iron-binding capacity |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| V&T | volume and tension |
| VC | vital capacity |
| VD | venereal disease |
| VDA | visual discriminatory acuity |
| VDH | valvular disease of the heart |
| VDRL | Venereal Disease Research Laboratory |
| VF | ventricular fibrillation |
| VLDL | very low-density lipoprotein |
| VNA | visiting nurses association |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSD | ventricular sepal defect |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| W/V | weight/volume |
| WBC | white blood cell, white blood count |
| Wgt. | weight |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Z | dram |
| Z fluid ounce | |
| Ψ | psychiatry |
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