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ABBREVIATIONS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| AAROM | active-assistive range of motion |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bedrest |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AD | Alzheimer’s disease |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm. | admission |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| AIIR | airborne infection isolation room |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| AMA | against medical advice, American Medical Association |
| amb. | ambulate |
| AMD | age-related macular degeneration |
| amt. | amount |
| ant. | anterior |
| AOD, AODM | adult onset diabetes mellitus |
| a.p./AP | apical pulse |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| BID, b.i.d. | two times a day |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| c | with |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cath. | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| CCMS | clean-catch midstream |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| chol | cholesterol |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| c/o | complains of, in care of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPM | continuous passive motion |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease; osteoarthritis |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx/dx | diagnosis |
| ED | emergency department |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| FH | family history |
| fld | fluid |
| FS | fingerstick |
| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | full weight-bearing |
| F/U, f/u | follow-up |
| fx | fracture |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| h, hr, hr. | hour |
| H/A | headache |
| HHA | home health aide |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS/hs | At Bedtime |
| Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| IBD | irritable bowel disease |
| ICCU | intermediate intensive care unit |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inc | incontinent |
| inf | inferior |
| I & O | intake and output |
| irr., irrig | irrigation |
| isol | isolation |
| LBP | low back pain |
| LE | Lower extremity |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness, level of care |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mod | moderate |
| N.A. | nursing assistant |
| NAS | no added salt |
| N/C | no complaints, no call |
| NIBP | non-invasive blood pressure monitoring |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| noc | night |
| N, V, and D | nausea, vomiting and diarrhea |
| NWB | non-weight-bearing |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OD | overdose |
| O.D. | right eye |
| ord. | orderly, ordered |
| os | mouth |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| p | after |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| PCA | patient-controlled anesthesia |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| per os; p.o. | by mouth |
| PH | past history |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| p.r.n., prn | when necessary; pro re nata which means - as circumstances arise |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| Pt/pt | patient |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| qh, qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q2h, q3h, q4h | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, every four hours |
| q.i.d., qid | four times a day |
| q.o.d | every other day |
| req. | requisition |
| res. | resident |
| resp. | respiration |
| RF | restrict fluids |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| ROM | range of motion |
| R/O | rule out |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RT | Respiratory Therapy/Therapist |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s | without |
| ss | One Half |
| SCA | sudden cardiac arrest |
| spec. | specimen |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SP | Standard Precautions |
| S & S, S/S | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |
| supp. | suppository |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| t.i.d., tid | three times a day |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| T.P.R. | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| Tx/tx | Traction / treatment |
| UE | upper extremity |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS/vs | vital signs |
| W/A, WA | while awake |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |
| ICH | Inter cranial hemorrhage |
| BLE | Bilateral Lower Extremity |
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