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Abbreviations
Intro into nursing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ad | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid | twice a day |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BRP | bathroom privelages |
| BR | bed rest |
| bx | biopsy |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| c/o | complains of |
| CA | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| CT | computer tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CXR | chest x ray |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DC | discontinue or discharge |
| DNR | do not ressusitate |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ETA | estimated time of arrival |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol, intoxicated |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| H&P | history and physical |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hr | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| LLQ, LLL | left lower quadrant/lobe |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LUQ,LUL | left upper quadrant/lobe |
| MAR | medication administration record |
| MN | midnight |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| oint | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by or through |
| PERRLA | pupils equally round, reactive to light and accomodation |
| po | by mouth; orally |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| q2h, q4h, q6h... | every 2, 4, 6 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh, qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times per day |
| qiw | four times per week |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qw | once per week |
| R | respirations, rectal |
| R/O | rule out |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription only |
| s | without |
| S & S | signs and symptoms |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| STAT | at once |
| tab(s) | tablets |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| tid | three times per day |
| tiw | three times per week |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| UA | urinalysis |
| ud | as directed |
| UD | unit-dose package |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| V/S | vital signs |
| vag | vaginal |
| VO | verbal order |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
Created by:
julie.russell