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AbbreviationsIHO
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A&P | anterior and posterior/ anatomy and physiology |
| Abd | abdomen |
| ABG | Arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily life |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency disorder |
| AMA | American Medical Association; against medical advice |
| AMB | ambulate (to walk) |
| amt | amount |
| Ap | apical pulse |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| STAT | now!!!! |
| ax | axillary (armpit) |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil | bilateral |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BX | biospy |
| c | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| Cap | capsule |
| Cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| d | day |
| D&C | dialation and curettage |
| d/c | dicontinue/discharge |
| dept | department |
| DHHS | Department of Health and Human Services |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DON | director of nursing |
| DPT | diptheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| drsg | dressing |
| DT | delirium tremens |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ea | each |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| ER | emergency room |
| Ex/exam | examination |
| Etoph | (drinking) alcohol |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| DC | foley catheter |
| Fe | iron |
| FF | force fluids |
| Fx | fracture |
| CG | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gyn | gynecology |
| gtts | drops |
| HBV | hepatitus B virus |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bead |
| HS | hours of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravascular |
| jt | joint |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed pratical nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MD | medical doctor |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| ml | milliliter |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| Neg | negative |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | nasea and vomiting |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| OTC | over the counter |
| `p (with a line over it`) | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PDR | Physicians' Desk Reference |
| po | by mouth |
| PO | phone order |
| post-op | after an operation |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h,d | every 2 hours |
| qid | 4x per day |
| qod | every other day |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room |
| RT | respiratory |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription |
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