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NursingAbbreviations
Common Hospital Abbreveations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| ____ aa | of each |
| abd | abdomin |
| ABD's | abdominal pads |
| ABR | absolute bed rest |
| a.c. | before meals |
| A & D | admission and discharge |
| ADA | American Diabetic Association |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm. | admitted |
| A.M. | morning, before noon |
| A.S.A. | asprin, acetylsalicylic acid |
| as tol. | as tolerated |
| amt. | amount |
| ax. | axillary (under arm) |
| BCOC | bowel care of choice |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM, ._ ._ 1, 0 | bowel movement, one bowel movement no bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BR | bed rest |
| ___ c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit (aka Critical Care Unit) |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPE | congestive obstructive pulmonary emphysema |
| COPD | congestive obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CLB | clear liquid breakfast |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| CS or CSR | central supply or central supply room |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| dc | discontinue |
| dism. | dismissed |
| drg. | drainage |
| drsgs. | dressings |
| EKG or ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
| eg | for example |
| ER | emergency room |
| etc. | and so forth |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| ff | force fluids |
| fx | fracture |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GBS | gall bladder series |
| GI | gastrointestinal series |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtts. | drops |
| GYN | gynecology |
| h | hour |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hg | hemoglobin |
| HIR | head injury routine |
| Hist. | history |
| H & P | history and physical |
| H2O | water |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| ie | that is |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IM | intramuscular |
| Isol. | isolation |
| IV | intravenous |
| lab. | laboratory |
| LD | left deltoid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| meds. | medicine |
| NA | sodium |
| NaCL | sodium chloride |
| Neuro. | Neurology |
| NINP | no information, no publicity |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSS | normal saline solution |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OB | Obstetrics |
| od | right eye |
| OOB | out of breath or out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| os | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| ou | both eyes |
| pc | after meals |
| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference |
| Peds | Pediatrics |
| PERL | pupils equal react to light |
| PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
| P.M. | afternoon |
| post-op | post operative, after surgery |
| pre-op | pre-operative, before surgery |
| PRN | whenever needed |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| pt | patient |
| ___ q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q1h, q2h | every one hour, every two hours |
| q3h, etc. | every three hours, and so forth |
| qid | four times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qt. | quart |
| (R) | rectal |
| RBC | red blood count |
| Reg. | regular |
| Rehab. | rehabilitation |
| ret'd. | returned |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | Recovery Room |
| ___ s | without |
| ____ ss | one-half |
| SLR | straight leg raises |
| spec. | specimen |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | immediately |
| sub-q | subcutaneous |
| surg. | surgery |
| T & A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| Tab. | tablet |
| TAT | tetanus antitoxin |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| TED | thrombo-embolytic deterrent |
| tid | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| UA | urinalysis |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| VD | Venereal Disease (aka: STDs) Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
| VDRL | Venereal Disease Research Laboratory |
| VNA | Visiting Nurses Association |
| vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood count |
| wc | wheelchair |
| Wt., # | weight, pounds |
| x | times |
| ^ | (up arrow) | elevated, increased |
| (down arrow) | lowered, decreased |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
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