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Abbreviations1
Meds Class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| an "a" with line over it | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus (related to TB) |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| ALL | acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
| AMB | ambulatory |
| AP | anterior and posterior |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| ax | axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSE | breast self-examination |
| BSI | body substance isolation |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| bx | biopsy |
| a "c" with a line over it | with |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Cl | chloride |
| CN | cranial nerve |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPM | continuous passive motion |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| D5NS | 5% dextrose in 0.9% normal saline |
| D5 1/2 NS | 5% dextrose in 0.45% normal saline |
| D5W | 5% dextrose and water |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DSD | dry sterile dressing |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DVT | deep venous thrombosis |
| dx | diagnosis |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| elix | elixir |
| ER | extended release |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| ET | enterostomal therapist |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| fx | fracture |
| g | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt | drops |
| GU | genitourianry |
| Hb, Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HEPA | high-efficiency particulate air |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| h/o | history of |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | at bedtime |
| HTN | hypertension |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IV | intravenous |
| JVD | jugular vein distention |
| K | potassium |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstral period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LR | lactated Ringer's solution |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| MCHC | mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| N | nitrogen |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| neg | negative |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAIDs | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs |
| O2 | oxygen |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| O.S. | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| P | pulse |
| PACU | postanesthesia care unit |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controlled anagesia |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse |
| PO | by mouth |
| postop | after surgery |
| preop | before surgery |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| q | each |
| q_h | every _ hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | sufficient quantity |
| R | respirations |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| r/t | related to |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | treatment |
| a "s" with a line over it | without |
| SC, SQ | subcutaneous |
| sl, SL | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sp gr | specific gravity |
| SR | sustained release |
| STAT | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| sx | symptoms, signs |
| T | temperature |
| T&C | type and crossmatch |
| tab | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| TPN | total perenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
| UA | urinalysis |
| up ad lib | up as desired |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| VTBI | volume to be infused |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WC | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| Hct | hematocrit |
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