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abbreviations
abbreviations for gjctc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a with a line on top | before |
| AAOx3 | awake, alert, oriented to person, place, and time |
| ABD | abdominal |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AEB | as evidenced by |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| Bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| c | cup |
| c with a line on top | with |
| Ca | calcuim |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| C&S | culture & sensitivity |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| Cl | chlorine / chloride |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| dc | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| ft | foot / feet |
| g | gram |
| Gi | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| gtt / min | drops per minute |
| h | hour(s) |
| H2O | water |
| H&H | hemoglobin & hematocrit |
| h.s. | hours of sleep |
| IM | intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| I&O | intake & output |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| Mg | magnesium |
| min | minute |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| Na | sodium |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| oz | ounce |
| p with a line on top | after |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| po | by mouth |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| PRN | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| Q2h | every 2 hours |
| qt | quart |
| R (Resp) | respiration |
| ROM | range of motion |
| SaO2 | oxygen saturation |
| SOAP | subjective data, objective data, assessment plan |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| Tbsp | Tablespoon |
| Td | tetanus / diphtheria |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| UA | routine urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WDL | within defined limits |
| wt | weight |
Created by:
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