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CNA--Abbreviations
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypo | less than or below |
| ht | height |
| I &O | intake & output |
| by mouth | po (per os) |
| three times a day | tid |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| as necessary(needed) | prn |
| weight | wt |
| c | with |
| orange juice | OJ |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| without | s |
| ss | half or 1/2 |
| range of motion | ROM |
| R | rectal |
| s/s (s&s) | signs and symptoms |
| MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| room | rm |
| wa | while awake |
| above, excessive, beyond | hyper |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| complains of | c/0 |
| unknown | uk |
| per | by or through |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| head of bed elevated | HOB |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| fasting blood sugar | FBS |
| HTN | hypertension |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| C. diff | clostridium difficile |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| vs (VS) | vital signs |
| strept | streptococcus |
| Tender loving care | TLC |
| LTC | Long term care |