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Abbriviations IHO
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A&P | anteroir and posterior or Anatomy & Physiology |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AMA | against medical advice or American Medical Association |
| amb | ambulate (walk) |
| amt | amount |
| AP | apical pulse |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASA | asprin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ax | axillary (armpit) |
| BE | Barium enema |
| bid | twice a day (bi=2 & d=day) |
| bil | bilateral (both sides of the body) |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| bx | biopsy |
| c(w/ a line over it) | with |
| Ca | Calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| Cap | capsule |
| Cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CDC | center for disease control |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CL liq | clear liquids |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| d | day |
| D&C | dilation and currettage |
| D/C | discontinue or discharge(d/c'd) |
| Dept | department |
| DHHS | dept 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 (shots) |
| drsg | dressing |
| DT | delerium trenums |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ea | each |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| EPA | environmental protection agency |
| ER | emergency room |
| EX or exam | examination |
| Ethoh | alcohol |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FC | foley catheter |
| Fe | iron |
| FF | force fluids |
| fx | fracture |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtts | drops |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus (FYI:HIV first then AIDS) |
| HOB | head of bead |
| HS | hour of sleep (when you go to sleep) |
| Ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravascular |
| Jt | joint |
| K | potassium |
| Kg | kilogram |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| LMP | last menstural period |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MD | medical doctor |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| 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 | nausea and vomiting |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| OTC | over the counter |
| p(w/ a line over it) | after (post) |
| pc | after meals |
| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference (big thick book) |
| po | by mouth |
| PO | phone order |
| post-op | after an operation |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every two hours |
| qid | four times a 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 therapist |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription |
| s(w/ a line over it) | without |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| sm | small |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol | solution |
| spec | specimen |
| SSE | spoap suds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| strep | streptococcus |
| surg | surgery |
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| T or temp | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transiet ischemic attack (mini stroke) |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tx | treatment |
| U/A or UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| VD | venareal disease |
| VDRL | serology for syphillis |
| VO | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| x | times |
| Zn | zinc |
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