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Med Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A&P | Anatomy & Physiology |
| AP | Apical Pulse |
| Abd | Abdomen |
| ac | Before Meals |
| Ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| Adm | Admission |
| AED | Automated External Defibrillator |
| AM, a.m. | Morning |
| AMA | Against Medical Advice |
| Amb | Ambulate |
| AROM | Active Range of Motion |
| As tol | As Tolerated |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| Ax | Axillary |
| BBS | Bilateral Breath Sounds |
| BID | Twice A Day |
| TID | Three Times A Day |
| Bilat | Bilateral |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| BMR | Basal Metabolic Rate |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BR | Bed Rest |
| BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| BS | Bowel Sounds |
| BS | Blood Sugar |
| BG | Blood Glucose |
| BSA | Body Surface Area |
| BSC | Bedside Commode |
| Bx | Biopsy |
| c or w/ | With |
| CA | Cancer |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| Cap | Capsule |
| Cath | Catheter |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| CBR | Complete Bed Rest |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| CEU | Continuing Education Unit |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| Chol | Cholesterol |
| Cl Liq | Clear Liquids |
| C/O | Complains of |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| C&S | Culture and Sensitivity |
| CSF | Cerebral Spinal Fluid |
| CT | Computed Tomography |
| CVD | Cardiovascular Disease |
| D/C | Discharge |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| Diff | Differential |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| DOA | Dead On Arrival |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| DOD | Date of Death |
| Drsg | Dressing |
| DRG | Diagnostic Related Group |
| DVT | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| ED | Emergency Department |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| ENT | Ears Nose Throat |
| EENT | Eyes Ears Nose Throat |
| EHR | Electronic Health Record |
| EMR | Electronic Medical Record |
| EMS | Emergency Medical Services |
| Etiol, Et | Etiology |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| FBW | Fasting Blood Work |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| FF, FFl | Force Fluids |
| Fx | Fracture |
| FH | Family History |
| FHR | Fetal Heart Rate |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| gtts | drops |
| G-tube | Gastic Tube |
| GU | Genitourinary |
| Gyn | Gynecology |
| H&H | Hemoglobin and Hematocrit |
| HA | Headache |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| Hct | Hematocrit |
| Hgb | Hemoglobin |
| HHA | Home Health Aide |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act |
| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
| H&P | History and Physical |
| HOB | Head of Bed |
| Hr, hr | Hour |
| HS, hs | Hour of Sleep |
| Hx | History |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| Inf | Inferior |
| Ant | Anterior |
| Isol | Isolation |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IVP | Intravenous Push |
| IVPB | Intravenous Piggyback |
| KUB | Kidney Ureters Bladder |
| KVO | Keep Vein Open |
| Kg | Kilogram |
| K | potassium |
| L&D | Labor and Delivery |
| Lat | Lateral |
| Liq | Liquid |
| LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant |
| LLE | Left Lower Extremity |
| LUE | Left Upper Extremity |
| LOC | Level of Consciousness |
| LP | Lumbar Puncture |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LTC | Long Term Care |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| MRSA | Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus |
| NB | Newborn |
| N/C, NC | Nasal Cannula |
| Neg | Negative |
| NG | Nasogastric |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| noc, noct | At night |
| NP | Nurse Practitioner |
| NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
| PO | By Mouth |
| NVD | Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea |
| od | Overdose |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| OP | Outpatient |
| OR | Operating Room |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| OTC | Over the Counter |
| PACU | Post Anesthesia Care Unit |
| p | After |
| Peds | Pediatrics |
| pc | After Meals |
| ac | Before Meals |
| PPO | Preferred Provider Organization |
| PRN | As Needed |
| PROM | Passive Range of Motion |
| AROM | Active Range of Motion |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| pt | Patient |
| Px | Prognosis |
| q | Every |
| qd | Every Day |
| qh | Every Hour |
| q2h | Every Two Hours |
| hs | Bedtime |
| QID | Four Times A Day |
| QOD | Every Other Day |
| RR | Respiration Rate |
| R | Respirations |
| RBC | Red Blood Cell |
| RT | Respiratory Therapy |
| s, w/o | Without |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| SCD | Sequential Compression Device |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| S&S, S/S | Signs and Symptoms |
| STAT | Immediately |
| Supp | Suppository |
| Sx | Surgery |
| T, Temp | Temperature |
| Tab | Tablet |
| TCDB | Turn Cough and Deep Breaths |
| TF | Tube Feed |
| TPR | Temperature Pulse Respirations |
| TO | Telephone Order |
| VO | Verbal Order |
| CPOE | Computerized Physician Order Entry |
| Tx, tx | Treatment |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| Ur | Urine |
| WBC | White Blood Cell |
| WC, w/c | Wheelchair |
| WNL | Within Normal Limits |
| w/o | Without |
| wt | Weight |
| Ht | Height |
| x | Times |
| XR | Xray |
| yo, y/o | years old |
| CNA | Certified Nurse Assistant |
| CMA | Certified Medical Assistant |
| DDS | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| DON | Director of Nursing |
| DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| Dr | Doctor |
| PCT | Patient Care Technician |
| PCP | Primary Care Physician |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| > | Greater Than |
| < | Less Than |
| A&D | Admission and Discharge |
| Amt | Amount |
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