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Abbreviations
Abbreviations and Symbols Commonly Used by Health Practitioners
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AMB | ambulatory |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| OOB | out of bed |
| up ad lib | up as desired |
| abd | abdomen |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bx | biopsy |
| C | Celsius (centigrade) |
| c/o | complains of |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| dx | diagnosis |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| H/A | headache |
| h/o | history of |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| Imp | impressions |
| lt or l | left |
| MAE | moves all extremities |
| NAD | no apparent distress |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| neg | negative |
| P | pulse |
| PE | physical examination |
| PMH | past medical history |
| R | respirations |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROS | review of systems |
| rt or ® | right |
| SOB | short of breath |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T | Temperature |
| Tx | Treatment |
| ⊕ | positive |
| Θ | negative |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| HTN (↑ BP) | hypertension |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| PE | pulmonary emboli |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| BE | barium enema |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| ECG (EKG) | cardiogram |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper GI |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| ↑ | increase |
| Q | increasing |
| ↓ | decrease |
| b | decreasing |
| 2° | secondary to |
| = | equal to |
| ≠ | unequal |
| ♀ | female |
| ♂ | male |
| ° | degree |
| ▲ | change |
| xˉ | except |
| aˉ | before |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BSD | bedside drainage |
| cˉ (C) | with |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| DNR (no code) | don not resuscitate |
| Dsg | dressing |
| dx | diagnosis |
| FOB | foot of bed |
| Fx | fracture |
| GHWT | good handwashing technique |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| NG | nasogastric |
| noc | night |
| NPO (npo) | nothing by mouth |
| NS NIS (N/S) | normal saline |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| pˉ | after |
| postop | postoperative |
| preop | preoperative |
| prep | preparation |
| PRN (p.r.n.) | as needed |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pt | patient |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RX | treatment |
| sˉ (S) | without |
| SOB | side of bed |
| S/P | status post |
| STAT | immediately |
| TF | tube feeding |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| VS | vital signs |
| WA | while awake |
| x | times |
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