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Medical abbreviation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abd | Abdomen |
| Ac | Before meals |
| Ad | As desired |
| AIDS | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AKA | Above-the-knee amputation |
| Amb | Ambulate; ambulatory |
| Am | Morning |
| Amt | Amount |
| Ap | Apical |
| BE | Barium enema |
| BKA | Below-the-knee amputation |
| Bm | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| - C | With |
| Centigrade/Celsius | C |
| CA | Cancer |
| CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
| Cal | Calories |
| Cath | Catheter |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| CBR | Complete Bed Rest |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control and prevention |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| C/O | Complain of |
| CPR | Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | Central service; Central Supply |
| DOA | Dead on Arrival |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DON | Director of nursing |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG;EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EENT | Eyes Ears Nose and Throat |
| ER | Emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | Fasting and blood sugar |
| Fl | Fluids |
| Fx | Fracture |
| FUO | Fever of Unknown Origin |
| Gal | Gallon |
| GB | Gallbladder |
| GI | Gastro-urinary |
| hr | Hour |
| H2O | Water |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| Ht | Height |
| Hx | History |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| I&O | Intake and output |
| IV | Intravenous |
| L | Left;liter |
| Lab | Laboratory |
| Ib | Pound |
| Liq | Liquid |
| LLQ | Left lower quadrant |
| LOC | Level of Consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed practical nurse |
| lt | Left |
| LUQ | Left upper quadrant |
| LVN | License vocational nurse |
| Meds | Medication |
| mid noc | Midnight |
| Min | Minute |
| ML | Milliliter |
| NA | Nursing assistant |
| Neg | Negative |
| Noc | Night |
| Npo | Nothing per mouth; Nothing by mouth |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| OB | Obstetrics |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| OR | Operating room |
| os | Mouth |
| OT | Occupational therapy |
| Oz | Ounce |
| PC | After meals |
| PCA | Patient Care analgesia |
| Peds | Pediatrics |
| Per | By; Through |
| Pm | Afternoon |
| Po | By mouth orally |
| Post-op; post-op | Post operation; post operative |
| Prep | Preparation |
| Prn | When necessary |
| Pt | Patience |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| q | Every |
| qh | Every hour |
| q2h q3h q4h | Every 2 hours every 3 hours every 4 hours |
| R | Rectal temperature respiration; right |
| RBC | Red blood cell; red blood count |
| RLQ | Right lower quadrant |
| RN | Registered nurse |
| R/O | Rule out |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| RR | Recovery room |
| rt | Right |
| RUQ | Right upper quadrant |
| - S | Without |
| SNF | Skilled Nursing Facility |
| Spec | Specimen |
| SSE | Soap suds enemia |
| Stat | At once immediately |
| Tbsp | Tablespoon |
| TLC | Tender loving care |
| TPR | Temperature pulse and respirations |
| Tsp | Teaspoon |
| Us | Urinalysis |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| VS | Vital signs |
| WBC | White Blood Cell; White Blood count |
| W/C | Wheelchair |
| Wt | Weight |
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