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COTR-HCA Abbrev's
Medical Terminology Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AM (am) | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM (bm) | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| line (-) over "c" (can't type this) | with |
| C | centigrade |
| CA | cancer |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimetre |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 (subscript: 2)(can't type) | carbon dioxide |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| dc (d/c) | discontinue |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DON | director of nursing |
| drsg | dressing |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECC (EKG) | eletrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fl (fld) | fluid |
| gal | gallon |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| h (hr) | hour |
| H2O (subscript 2) (can't type) | water |
| HS (hs) | hour of sleep |
| ht | height |
| in | inch |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| L | left, litre |
| lab | laboratory |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| lt | left |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LVN | licenced vocational nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| meds | medications |
| mid noc | midnight |
| min | minute |
| mL | millilitre |
| neg | negative |
| noc | night |
| NPO (npo) | nothing by mouth |
| O2 (subscript 2) (can't type) | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz (Oz) | ounce |
| pc | after meals |
| peds | pediatrics |
| per | by, through |
| PM (pm) | after noon |
| po (per os) | by mouth |
| postop (post op) | postoperative |
| preop (pre op) | preoperative |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary |
| Pt (pt) | patient |
| PT | physiotherapy |
| line (-) over q (can't type) | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h, q3h, etc. | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, etc. |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| R | rectal temperature; respiration; right |
| RBC | red blood cell; red blood count |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RPN | registered practical nurse; registered psychiatric nurse |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| line (-) over s (can't type) | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Spec (spec) | specimen |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| U/a (U/A, u/a) | urinalysis |
| VS (vs) | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell; white blood count |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| wt | weight |
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