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Module 1 PSW
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant |
| LLQ | Left Lower Quadrant |
| RUQ | Right Upper Quadrant |
| RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
| PRN, prn | when necessary, as needed |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| I and O | input and output |
| STAT. | immediately |
| H | hour |
| Abd./ABD | abdomen |
| AAT | activities as tolerated |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | centigrade |
| CA | cancer |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| Dc/dc | discontinue |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| gal | gallon |
| GI | gastro intestinal |
| HS,hs | hours of sleep |
| I&O | input and output |
| NPO, npo | nothing by mouth |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by, through |
| P.M, pm | afternoon |
| po, (per os) | by mouth |
| pt | patient, physiotherapy |
| qh, q2h,q3h | every hour, every two hours, every three hours |
| H,h | hour |
| R | rectal temperature |
| RBC | red blood count, red blood cell |
| ROM | range of motion |
| S | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| U/a, U/A | urine analysis |
| V/S | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
Created by:
Katie A
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