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Abbreviations
abbrev. from vol II fundamentals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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