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Medical Abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A | before |
| AAROM | active assisted range of motion |
| Abd | abdomen |
| ac, a.c. | before meals |
| AD | Alzheimer’s disease |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | ambulate, ambulatory |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| BID, b.i.d. | two times a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c | with |
| cath. | Catheter |
| C. diff | clostridium difficile |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| c/o | complains of, in care of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx/dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FSBS | finger stick blood sugar |
| fld | fluid |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| h, hr, hr. | Hour |
| H/A | headache |
| HAI | hospital acquired infection |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS/hs | hours of sleep |
| ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| HR | heart rate |
| hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
| Hypo | low, less than normal |
| I&O | intake and output |
| Inc | incontinent |
| lb | pound |
| Kg | kilogram (1 kg = 2.2 lb) |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness, level of care |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| MDROs | multidrug-resistant organisms |
| meds | medications |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| Min | minute |
| mL | milliliter |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MSDS | material safety data sheet |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NAS | no added salt |
| Neg | negative |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea |
| NWB | non-weight-bearing |
| O2 | oxygen |
| O&P | ova and parasites |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| OOB | out of bed |
| os | mouth |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| pc, p.c. | after meals |
| peri care | perineal care |
| PHI | protected health information |
| PO | by mouth (per os) |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| p.r.n., prn | when necessary, as needed |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| Pt/pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapist, physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| q | every |
| q2h | every two hours |
| q3h | every three hours |
| q4h | every four hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh, qhr | every hour |
| Qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| R | respirations, rectal |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| reg. | Regular |
| resp. | Respiration |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RT | respiratory therapy/therapist |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s | without |
| SCI | spinal cord injury |
| S&S, S/S | signs and symptoms |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SP | Standard Precautions |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| SLP | speech language pathology/speech therapist |
| STAT/stat | immediately |
| strep | streptococcus |
| supp. | Suppository |
| T., temp | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| t.i.d., tid | three times a day |
| T.P.R. | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| tbsp. | Tablespoon |
| tsp. | Teaspoon |
| Tx, tx | traction, treatment |
| U/A, u/a | urinalysis |
| UE | upper extremity |
| UNK, unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
| VS, vs | vital signs |
| W/A, WA | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c, W/C | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |
| yr. | year |
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