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LPN Abbreviations
Med terms for LPN class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AMB | ambulate |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privelages |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| -c | with |
| C | Celsius |
| Ca | cancer |
| cal | calories |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| dc | discontinue |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| H2O | water |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Ht | height |
| I&O | intake & output |
| K | potassium |
| lab | laboratory |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LRQ | lower right quadrant |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| Na | sodium |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| P | pulse |
| which 2 abbreviations are we not supposed to use anymore? | OS & OU |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PO | orally |
| pt | patient |
| R | respirations |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROS | review of symptoms |
| -s | without |
| S/P | status post |
| stat | immediately |
| T | temperature |
| UA | urinalysis |
| VS | vital signs |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| amp | ampule |
| cap | capsule |
| elix | elixer |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| tab | tablet |
| cm | centimeter |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | miliequivalent |
| mg | miligram |
| mL | mililiter |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| A.M. | before noon |
| ac | before meals |
| bid | twice a day |
| MN | midnight |
| pc | after meals |
| P.M. | after noon |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| tid | three times a day |
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