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Lesson 11
Specialized Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SIG | Write; to be labeled |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| SS | Half |
| SSE | Soap Suds Enema |
| STAPH | Staphylococcus |
| STAT | Immediately |
| STREP | Streptococcus |
| SYR. | Syrup |
| T | Temperature |
| TAB | Tablet |
| Tbsp. | Tablespoon |
| TID | Three times a day |
| TO | Telephone Order |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, and Respirations |
| Tsp. | Teaspoon |
| UP | Universal Precautions |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| VO | Verbal Order |
| VS | Vital Signs |
| W/C | Wheelchair |
| WT | Weight |
| s | Without |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
| ACP | Acute Care Panel |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| C&S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| CBS | Complete Blood Count |
| CHEM. | Chemistry |
| CSF | Cerebral Spinal Fluid |
| CXR | Chest X-ray |
| DTaP | Diphtheria, Pertussis(whooping cough), Tetanus |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| HCT | Hematocrit |
| HGB | Hemoglobin |
| LYTES | Electrolytes |
| O&P | Ova and Parasites |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| RBC | Red Blood Cells |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| WBC | White Blood Cells |
| CA | Calcium |
| CL | Chloride |
| CRE | Creatinine |
| FE | Iron |
| GLU | Glucose |
| K+ | Potassium |
| Na | Sodium |
| NaHCO3 | Sodium Bicarbonate |
| CCU - ICU | Coronary Care Unit; Critical Care Unit |
| CS | Central Supply |
| EENT | Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| GI Lab | Gastrointestinal Lab |
| LAB | Laboratory |
| MICU | Medical Intensive Care Unit |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Neuro Intercare Unit |
| OB-GYN | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| OR | Operating Room |
| PEDI | Pediatrics |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| RT | Respiratory Therapy |
| SICU | Surgical Intensive Care Unit |