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Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| # | number or pound |
| abd | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amb | ambulate |
| amt | amount |
| approx. | approximat |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom priveleges |
| BR | bedrest bathroom |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| c/o | complaint of |
| CA | cancer |
| C/S | culture and sensitivity |
| cath | catheter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| d/c | discontinue |
| DD | developmentally disabled |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DQ | decubitus ulcer |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dr. | doctor |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| et | and |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| F | farenheit |
| FH | family history |
| Foley | indwelling urinary catheter |
| FU | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt | drops |
| h/hr | hour |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| hs/HS | hour of sleep |
| HT/Ht | height |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellulitis |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intra musculature |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| Lt | left |
| MD | medical doctor |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MR | mentally retarded |
| Na | sodium |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NCS | no concentrated sweets |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc/noct. | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| NS | normal saline |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OZ | ounce |
| PT | physical therapy or physical therapist |
| p.c. | after meals |
| per | by or through |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| p.t/Pt | patient |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| QID / qid | 4 times a day |
| QOD / qod | every other day |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| RACE | rescue alarm contain and extinguish |
| R | rectal |
| r/o | rule out |
| RBC | red blood cell / count |
| resp | respiratory |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RX | prescription |
| SOB | short of breath |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | immediately / at once |
| supp | suppository |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TID / | 3 times a day |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TPR | temperature , pulse , and respiration |
| tx | treatment |
| up ad lib | up as desired |
| ung. | ointment |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WA | while awake |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| x | times |
| YOB | year of birth |
| < | less than |
| CS | central supply |
| DR | delivery room |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose and throat |
| ED /ER | emergency department or room |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| ICCU | intensive coronary care unit |
| MRD | medical record dept |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| PARR | post anesthetic recovery room |
| RR | recovery room |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| A/O | alert and oriented |
| act. | activity |
| asst. | assistance |
| ng | nasogastric |
| bil | bilateral |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| AAOx3 | awake, alert and oriented times three |
| a | without |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PERRLA | pupils equal , round, and reactive to light and accomodation |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| n/v | nausea and vomiting |
| FF | force fluids |
| H2O | water |
| incont. | incontinent |
| ml | millimeter |
| OS | left eye |
| OD | right eye |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OU | both eyes |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| CSR | chest xray |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tab | tablet |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| Rt | right |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| wt. | weight |
| MARDs | disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs |
| AHFS | AHFS: American Hospital Formulary Service, a reference published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; provides accurate information on almost all prescription medications marketed in the United States. |
| ARF | acute renal failure (ARF): Kidney failure resulting from a dosage-related toxic injury to the renal tubules. |
| aPTT | aPTT: Activated partial thromboplastin time. A test that measures the activity of the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways in coagulation and determines the correct dosage of medications, such as heparin. |
| CDC | CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Agency under the US Department of Health and Human Services that protects the health and safety of people by providing credible information to enhance health decisions. |
| CHF | congestive heart failure (CHF): Condition in which the heart muscle is too weak to pump effectively. |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity (C&S): Process of growing microbes in culture to determine the infecting pathogen and exposure of the pathogen to various antibiotics to determine which agent will best inhibit the pathogen’s growth. |
| DEA | DEA: Drug Enforcement Administration, part of the Department of Justice, established to enforce the Controlled Substances Act. |
| DVT | DVT: Deep vein thrombosis. Blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein—usually in the legs. |
| ET | endotracheal (ET) tube: Tube placed inside the patient’s trachea to facilitate ventilation. |
| FDA | FDA: US Food and Drug Administration. Agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that regulates the pharmaceutical industry. |
| H&P | H&P: History and Physical. Medical document prepared by the physician that gives concise information about the patient’s history and examination findings at the time of admission. |
| HAI | HAI: Healthcare-associated infection. Infection that was not present or incubating at the time of patient admission. |
| INR | INR: International normalized ratio. Laboratory measurement used to determine the effectiveness of oral coagulants, such as warfarin. |
| LMA | laryngeal masked airway (LMA): Supraglottic airway positioned in the laryngopharynx to cover the epiglottis and larynx. |
| LMWH | LMWHs: Low-molecular-weight heparins. Newer class of anticoagulants derived from unfractionated heparin that can be self-injected by the patient. |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Strain of S. aureus that has developed a resistance to methicillin. |
| MAC | minimum alveolar concentration (MAC): Measure of the potency of an inhalation agent that at one atmosphere of pressure stops the motor response to incision in 50% of patients. |
| MAC | monitored anesthesia care (MAC): Specific anesthesia service for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that includes all aspects of anesthesia care—before, during, and after the procedure. |
| NPO | NPO: Nil per os; nothing by mouth. |
| NSAIDs | NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs used to treat inflammation, mild-to-moderate pain, and fever. |
| OSHA | OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Agency within the US Department of Labor whose mission is to ensure the safety and health of American workers by setting and enforcing standards. |
| OTC | OTC: Term used for over-the-counter medication that does not require a prescription. |
| PACU | PACU: Post-anesthesia care unit. |
| PDR | PDR: Physicians’ Desk Reference. Reference that provides information on medications used in medical and surgical practice. |
| PE | PE: Pulmonary embolism. Blocking of a major blood vessel in the lung, usually by a blood clot. |
| PICC line | PICC line: Peripherally inserted central catheter. Form of intravenous access that can be left for a prolonged period of time. |
| PT | PT: Prothrombin time. Blood test that measures the time it takes the liquid plasma of the blood to clot. |
| PTT | PTT: Partial prothromboplastin time. Blood test that determines how long it takes the blood to clot; normal clotting should occur in 25 to 35 seconds. |
| ROCM | radiopaque contrast media: Agent used in certain diagnostic radiographic tests to enable pathologic conditions, such as tumors, stones, or blockages, to become visible on an x-ray; high-density pharmacologic agents used to visualize low-contrast bo |
| RSI | rapid sequence induction (RSI): Process used to secure and control the airway quickly. |
| SSI | SSI: Surgical site infection. |
| USP-NF | USP-NF: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary. Two different official national lists of approved medications. |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE): Group of enteric (digestive tract) bacteria that has developed resistance to vancomycin. |
| WHO | WHO: World Health Organization. Specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as an international authority on public health. |
| MAC | |
| ASA | American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) |
| AANA | American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology |
| CSPS | Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety (CSPS), an incorporated multidisciplinary coalition of professional organizations, whose members are directly involved in the care of surgical patients |
| ECG | Electrocardiograph machine records the electrical impulses of the heart. Blood flow through the heart can be assessed with echocardiography and pulse-wave, continuous, or color Doppler technology. |
| BP | Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the vessel walls. BP is typically measured at the brachial artery. |
| TEE | Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) may be used to assess cardiac function, TEE can be used to observe cardiac wall motion and valve function, to assess intravascular fluid volume, and to identify the presence of air in the heart. |
| hCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| aa | secondary amyloidosis or alcoholics anonymous or awake & alert |
| pv | peripheral vascular |
| CNO | Chief Nursing Officer |
| MH | malignant hypothermia |
| LMA | laryngeal masked airway |
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