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PNS abbreviations
medical abbreviations
| abbreviation | meaning |
|---|---|
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AM a.m. | morning |
| BID, bid, b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BPM | breaths per minute |
| BR | bed rest |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| C | CENTIGRADE, CELCIUS |
| CBC, cbc | complete blood count |
| c/o | complaint of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resusitation |
| dc, DC, D/C | discontinue |
| diff | differential blood count |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DPT | diphtheria pertussis tetanus |
| DRG | diagnosis related group |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EBP | evidence based practice |
| EENT | EYE EAR NOSE THROAT |
| ENT | ear nose throat |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FH, Fhx | family history |
| FOB | foot of bed |
| H&P | history & physical |
| HA | headache |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HEENT | head eye ear nose throat |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| h/o | history of |
| HR, hr | heart rate, hour |
| HS | bedtime (hours of sleep) |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| HT, ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| hv, HX | history |
| ICNP | international classification for nursing practice |
| LE | lower extremity; lupus erythematosus |
| LOC | level of conciousness |
| LTG | long term goal |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MMR | maternal mortality rate; measles mumps rubella |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NIC | Nursing Interventions classification |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO, npo | nothing by mouth |
| NSG, nsg | nursing |
| OOB | out of bed |
| PCP | primary care provider |
| PE | physical examination; pulmonary embolism |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, react to light and accomodation |
| PM, p.m. | evening |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse |
| PO | orally; by mouth |
| PRN, p.r.n | as required; as needed |
| q | every |
| Qh, qhr | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| R | respiration,right;Rickettsua; roentgen |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RR | recovery room; respiratory rate |
| R/T | related to |
| s/s | signs and symptoms |
| Staph | staphylococcus |
| STG | short term goal |
| Strep | streptococus |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T | temperature; thoracic |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| Tx | treatment |
| UAP | unlicensed assistive personnel |
| VS, v.s. | vital signs |
| WBS | WHITE BLOOD CELLS |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WT, wt | weight |
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