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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviations - Tancredi - Nursing Assistant
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ā | before |
| aa | of each |
| AAA | Abdominal Aortic Aneurism |
| @ | at |
| abd. | abdomen, abdominal |
| ABG's | arterial blood gasses |
| a.c. | before meals |
| a.d. | right ear |
| a.s. | left ear |
| a.u. | both ears |
| ADA | American Diabetic Association |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| Ad Lib | As Desired, Freely |
| Adm. | Admission, Admitting |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| AHA | American Heart Association |
| AKA | 1. Also Known As 2. Above Knee Amputation |
| a.m. / AM | morning |
| A.M.A. | 1. Against Medical Advice 2. American Medical Association 3. Advanced Maternal Age |
| amb. | Ambulatory, Ambulate |
| amp. | ampule |
| anes | anesthesia |
| ant. | anterior |
| A.P & L | Anterior, Posterior, & Lateral |
| appy | appendectomy |
| approx. | approximately |
| A&P Repair | Anterior & Posterior Repair |
| aq | aqueous (H²0) |
| AR | Apical Rate |
| ARD | Acute Respiratory Distress |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASHD | ArterioSclerotic Heart Disease |
| A.T.C. | around the clock |
| Ax/ax | axillary |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| B.S. | blood sugar |
| B.E. | barium enema |
| BID.bid | twice a day |
| BiPap | BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure |
| B.M. | bowel movement |
| B.P., b/p | blood pressure |
| BPM | Beats Per Minute |
| BR, B.R. | bedrest |
| B.S.A. | body surface area |
| BS | bowel sounds or breathing sounds |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C | Celsius, centigrade |
| c̄ | with |
| ca | cancer |
| Ca+ | Calcium |
| CAUTI | Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection |
| cal | calorie/caloric |
| cap(s) | capsule(s) |
| C&S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| cath. | catheter, catheterization |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| CBR | Complete Bed Rest |
| c.c./CC | 1. cubic centimeter 2. Chief Complaint |
| CCU | 1. Cardiac Care Unit 2. Coronary Care Unit 3. Critical Care Unit |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| chr. | chronic |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failiure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CF | Cystic Fybrosis |
| CLABSI | Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| CO | Carbon Monoxide |
| cont. | continuous |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPAP | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
| CPR | Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation |
| CR | Controlled Release |
| CRF | Chronic Renal Failure |
| CSF | CerebroSpinal Fluid |
| CSD | Central Supply, Central Service Department |
| CT Scan | Computerized Tomography Scan |
| CVA | CerebroVascular Accident |
| CVP | Central Venous Pressure |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| Cysto. | Cystoscopy |
| DAT | Diet as Tolerated |
| DAW | Dispense as Written |
| Dept. | Department |
| dc/D/C | discontinue / discharge |
| D&C | dilation & curettage |
| dil. | dilute |
| dist. | distilled |
| DNR | DO NOT RESUSCITATE |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| DOA | Dead on Arrival |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| DRG | Diagnosis Related Group |
| drsg. | dressing |
| D/S | Dextrose & Normal Saline |
| DTP | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis |
| DT's | Delirium Tremens |
| DVT | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
| D/W | Dextrose & Water |
| dx | Diagnosis |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| ED | Emergency Department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| elix. | elixir |
| EMG | Electromyography |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| ET tube | endotracheal tube |
| etiol. | etiology |
| exam | examination |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FAS | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| F, Fe | female (xx) |
| Fe+ | iron |
| FeSO4 | Iron Sulfate |
| FF (F,F) | force feed, force fluids |
| FHR | Fetal Heart Rate |
| fld. | fluid |
| Fluoro | fluoroscopy |
| ft. | feet |
| FUO | fever unknown origin |
| fx | fracture |
| FU | follow up |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GE | gastroenterology |
| gen. | general |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| g, gm. | gram |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| gtt | drop |
| gtts | drops |
| GTT, G.T.T. | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology, gynecologist |
| HAC/HAI | hospital acquired condition/infection |
| H.A. | headache |
| hct | hematocrit |
| hgb. | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immune deficiency virus |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| H&P | history and physical |
| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
| HPV | Human Papilloma Virus |
| hr. ° | hour |
| HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| HS / hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| HSV | Herpes Simplex Virus |
| ht. | height |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| hx | history |
| hyper | high/above |
| hypo | low/below |
| I&D | Incision and drainage |
| IBS | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| ICP | Intracranial Pressure |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| ID | Intradermal |
| IM | Intramusclular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| IVP | Intravenous Pyelogram |
| IVPB | Intravenous Piggyback |
| in. | inch |
| Inc. | incomplete |
| Inc. Spiro | Incentive Spirometry |
| Info. | information |
| Int. | internal |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| IPPB | Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing |
| Irr. | Irregular |
| Irrig. | Irrigation |
| Isol. | Isolation |
| K+ | potassium |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| KVO | keep vein open (slow IV infusion rate) |
| L, l | liter |
| lab. | laboratory |
| liq. | liquid |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN/L.P.N. | licensed practical nurse |
| Lt., L | left |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| M | male |
| Mcg./μ | microgram |
| MD | Doctor of Medicine |
| mec | meconium |
| med. | medicine |
| med. | medium |
| meq./mEq. | milliequivalents |
| mg. | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min. | minute |
| mn. | midnight |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| MS | Multiple Sclerosis |
| MVA | Motor Vehicle Accident |
| Na+ | Sodium |
| N.A. | Nursing Assistant |
| NaHCO₃ | Sodium Bicarbonate |
| NAS, N.A.S. | No Added Salt |
| N.C | Nasal Cannula |
| neg. | negative |
| NGT, ng | Nasogastric Tube |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| noc. noct | at night (nocturnal) |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| NPO | Nothing Per Os (mouth) |
| NS, N/S | Normal Saline |
| NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug |
| NSG, Nsg. | Nursing |
| NSR | Normal Sinus Rhythm |
| NTG | Nitroglycerine |
| O₂ | Oxygen |
| OB | Obstetrics, Obstetrician |
| OBS | observation |
| occ. | occasionally |
| o.d. | right eye |
| OD | Overdose |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| O.P. | Outpatient |
| OPD | Outpatient Department |
| ORIF | 1. Orifice 2. Open Reduction Internal Fixation |
| Ortho | Orthopedics |
| OTC | Over the Counter |
| o.s. | left eye |
| O.T. | Occupational Therapy |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| OR | Operating Room |
| os | mouth |
| PA | Physicians Assistant |
| PAR | Post-Anesthesia Recovery (Room) |
| path. | pathology |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PCN | Penicillin |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| PENRL | Pupils Equal & Non-Reactive to Light |
| PERL | Pupils Equal & Reactive to Light |
| per | by, through |
| PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
| PKU | Phenylketonuria |
| p.m. | evening/afternoon |
| PMC | Post Mortem Care |
| PN | Pneumonia |
| Po, PO | by mouth |
| POD | post-op-day |
| p.p./P.P. | post prandial, postpartum |
| pos. | positive |
| post, -p | after |
| post. | posterior |
| post op. | after surgery |
| PPBS | postprandial blood sugar |
| pre | before |
| PPD | Packs Per Day |
| PP | Preferred Provider Organization |
| prep. | preparation |
| PRN/prn. | as needed |
| prog. | prognosis |
| p.r. | per rectum |
| pt. | patient |
| P.T. | Physical Therapy |
| qt | quart |
| q. | every |
| q.a.m. | every morning |
| q.d. | every day |
| q.a.d. | every other day |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q° (q2h, q4h, q6h, q8h, q12h) | every hour (every 2 hours, every 4 hours, every 6 hours, every 8 hours, every 12 hours) |
| q.h.s. | every night at bedtime |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.n.s | quantity not sufficient |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient/every shift |
| R | right |
| R | Rectal |
| RBC | Red Blood Count |
| rect. | rectum |
| RM; rm | room |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| R/O | Rule Out |
| RR | Recovery Room |
| RBS | Random Blood Sugar |
| R.T. | Respiration Therapy |
| Rx | Prescription |
| s̅ | without |
| SubQ, SQ, SC | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| sol., soln, | solution |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| spec. | specimen |
| s̅s̅ | half |
| s/s | signs & symptoms |
| SSE | Soaps Suds Enema |
| staph. | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| STI | Sexually Transmitted Infection |
| syr. | syrup |
| supp. | suppository |
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Planning |
| Sx | Surgery |
| TAH | Total Abdominal Hysterectomy |
| T (temp.) | temperature |
| T&A | Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy |
| tab. | tablet |
| t.i.d. | 3x a day |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TCDB | Turn, Cough, Deep Breath |
| T&C | Type & Crossmatch (bloodtype) |
| TENS | Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation |
| THR | Total Hip Replacement |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
| tinc. | tincture |
| TPN | Total Parenteral Nutrition |
| T.P.R. | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration |
| trach. | tracheostomy |
| trx., trac | traction |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| T.U.R.P. | Transurethral Resection of Prostate |
| T.V. | Tidal Volume |
| TWE | Tap Water Enema |
| Tx. | Treatment |
| UA | Urinalysis |
| Uncon. | Unconscious |
| Ung., Oint | Ointment |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| UWB | Unit Whole Blood |
| V.D., vd | Venereal Disease |
| Vag. | Vaginal |
| V.S. | Vital Signs |
| VRE | Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus |
| w/a | while awake |
| w/b | weight bearing |
| WBC | White Blood Cell |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt. | weight |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| y/o | years old |
| ↑ | increase, elevated |
| ↓ | decrease, lower |
| ♀ | female (xx) |
| ♂ | male (xy) |
| ° | degree or hour |
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