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VNSG ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviations to know for TJC VNE Program
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a *with line above* | before |
| AAT | Activities as Tolerated |
| AB | abortion |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as tolerated/as desired |
| AKA | Above Knee Amputation |
| am | morning |
| AMA | Against Medical Advice |
| Amb | Ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| AP | anterior/posterior |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ax | axillary |
| BE | Barium Enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| BKA | Below Knee Amputation |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSE | Breast Self Exam |
| BUN | Blood, Urea, and Nitrogen |
| CA | cancer |
| Ca++ | Calcium |
| c *with a line above* | with |
| C | centigrade |
| C/S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| cap | capsule |
| Cath | Catheter |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| c/o | complains of |
| COLD | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | Computed Tomography |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
| CXR | Chest X ray |
| DAT | Diet as Tolerated |
| D & C | Dilation & curettage |
| Diff | Differential Count |
| DKA | Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| DTR | Deep Tendon Reflex |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | Echocardiogram |
| ECT | Electroconvulsant Therapy |
| EDC | Estimated Date of COnfinement |
| EDD | Estimated Date of Delivery |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| EENT | Eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| ESR | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| FUO | fever on unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| g | gram |
| Gb | gallbladder |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GTT | Glucose Tolerance Test |
| GU | Genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology |
| H&P | History & Physical |
| HCT or Hct | Hematocrit |
| HEENT | Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Throat |
| HGB or Hgb | hemoglobin |
| hs | hour of sleep/bedtime |
| Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| H2O | water |
| I & D | Incision & Drainage |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IVP | Intravenous Pylogram or IV Push |
| K+ | Potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | Kidney, Ureter, & Bladder |
| KVO | Keep Vein Open |
| L | Left |
| L | Liter |
| lb | pound |
| LLL | Left Lower Lobe |
| LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant |
| LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
| LOC | Level of Consciousness or Laxative of Choice |
| LUL | Left Upper Lobe |
| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| mL | millileter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| MS | Multiple Sclerosis |
| Na | sodium |
| NB | newborn |
| NG | Nasogastric |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug |
| n/v | nausea/vomiting |
| OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
| OD | Right Eye |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| OR | Operating Room |
| ORIF | Open Reduction, Internal Fixation |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| p *with line above* | after |
| P | pulse |
| pc | |
| PCA | Patient Controlled Analgesia |
| PE | Physical Exam |
| per | by/through |
| PERRLA | Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation |
| pH | scale of measuring acidity |
| PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
| pm | afternoon |
| PLT | platelet |
| po | by mouth |
| PPBS | post prandial blood sugar |
| PR | per rectum |
| prn | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| PTT | Partial Thromboplastin Time |
| R | Right |
| R | Respirations |
| RBC | Red Blood Cell |
| RLL | Right Lower Lobe |
| RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
| r/o | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RRR | regular, rate, rhythm |
| RUL | Right Upper Lobe |
| RUQ | Right Upper Quadrant |
| Rx | Prescription |
| s *with line above* | without |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| ss *with a line above* | one half |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| STAT | Immediately |
| SL | Sublingual |
| T | Temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times a day |
| TPN | Total Parental Nutrition |
| TSE | Testicular Self Exam |
| Tx | Treatment |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| U | units |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| VS | Vital Signs |
| WBC | White Blood Cell |
| WNL | Within Normal Limits |
| Wt | Weight |
| y/o | year old |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
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