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All Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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abd. | abdomen |
ABR | absolute bedrest |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
adm. | admission |
ADL | activities of daily living |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB) |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
BE | barium enema |
C | caesarian |
AKA | above-knee amputation |
AL | assisted living |
am, AM | morning |
amb | ambulatory |
amt | amount |
ap | apical |
approx. | approximately |
AROM | active range of motion |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
as tol | as tolerated |
ax | axillary (armpit) |
BID, b.i.d. | two times a day |
BKA | below-knee amputation |
bld | blood |
BM | bowel movement |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
BSC | bedside commode |
c | with |
C | centigrade |
CA | cancer |
CS | central supply |
CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bedrest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liquid |
CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
CNA | certified nursing assistant |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complains of, in care of |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
CVS | cardiovascular system |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
cal | calorie |
EENT | eye, ear, nose & throat |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DON | director of nursing |
Dr. | doctor |
drsg | dressing |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
ER | emergency room |
ETOH | alcohol |
exam | examination |
F | fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | force fluids |
fl, fld | fluid |
FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
ft | foot |
FWB | full weight-bearing |
FYI | for your information |
F/U, f/u | follow-up |
fx | fracture |
gal | gallon |
geri chair | geriatric chair |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GB | gallbladder |
GU | genitourinary |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
hx | history |
h, hr | hour |
H2O | water |
H/A | headache |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
ht | height |
HTN | hypertension |
hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
hypo | low, less than normal |
I&O | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
inc | incontinent |
irr., irrig. | irrigation |
isol | isolation |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
l | liter |
L, lt. | left |
lab | laboratory |
lb | pound |
LLE | left lower extremity |
lg | large |
liq | liquid |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
LTC | long-term care |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
M.D. | medical doctor |
meds | medications |
MI | myocardial infarction |
min | minute |
ml | milliliter |
mm Hg | milliliters of mercury |
mod | moderate |
MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
N/A | not applicable |
NA | nursing assistant |
N/C | no call |
neg | negative |
NF | nursing facility |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NWB | non-weight-bearing |
noc | night |