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Abbreviations
abbrev. from vol II fundamentals
Question | Answer |
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ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired, if patient desires |
AKA | above the knee amputation |
amb | ambulatory |
amt | amount |
@ | at |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom priveleges |
BSC | bedside commode |
cal | calories |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CCU | critical care unit or coronary care unit |
c/o | complaint of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
d/c (do not use) | discharge |
D&C | dilation and curretage |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
dsg or drsg | dressing |
DX or Dx | diagnosis |
EBL | estimated blood loss |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
ED | emergency department |
ER | emergency room |
EEG | electroencephalogram (device to measure activity of brain) |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose and throat |
ETOH | alcohol |
F | female |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
ft | foot |
fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gtt(s) | drop(s) |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN | gynecological |
HA | headache |
HMO | health maintenance organization |
h/o | history of |
hob | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H&P | history and physical |
hr | hour |
HS or hs (do not use) | hour of sleep/bedtime |
ht | height |
HTN | hypertension |
hyper | above or high |
hypo | below or low |
ICU | intensive care unit |
I&O | intake and output |
isol | isolation |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous push (do not use to mean IV piggyback) |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
MD | medical doctor |
med | medication |
mL | milliliter |
MN | midnight |
NAS | no added salt |
N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
NKA or NKDA | no known allergies or no known drug allergies |
NG | nasogastric |
NGT | nasogastric tube |
noc | at night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OB | obstetrics |
OOB | out of bed |
OPD | out patient department |
ortho | orthopedics |
OR | operating room |
os | mouth/opening |
OT | occupational therapy |
oz. | ounce |
pc | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
PPBS | postprandial blood sugar (sugar level following a meal) |
PRN | as needed |
pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
q | every |
qam | every morning |
qd (do not use) | every day |
qh | every hour |
qhs (do not use) | every night/at bedtime |
qid | four times a day |
qod (do not use) | every other day |
RN | registered nurse |
r/o or R/O | rule out |
RX or rx | treatment or prescription |
SCD | sequential compression device |
SOB | short of breath |
SSE | soap suds enema |
stat | immediately |
STD or STI | sexually transmitted disease or infection |
TB | tuberculosis |
VO | verbal order |
WNL | within normal limits |
TO | telephone order |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
tid | 3 times a day |
vs | vital signs |
WBC | white blood count |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |