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Med Abbrv
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a.c. ante cibum | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| AOx3 | alert & oriented to person, time, and place |
| AP | apical pulse |
| ASA | asparin |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| Ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil | both sides |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | breath sounds |
| BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen levels |
| bx | biopsy |
| c(w/ overbar) | with |
| C & S | culture & sensitivity |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| c/o | complains of |
| CT | computer tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CXR | chest x ray |
| d/c | discontinue |
| DC | discontinue or discharge |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol, intoxicated |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| H & H | hemoglobin & hematocrit |
| hct | hematocrit |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hr (h) | hour |
| H & P | history & physical |
| ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| LLQ, LLL | left lower quadrant, lobe |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| lt | left |
| LUQ, LUL | left upper quadrant, lobe |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MN | midnight |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| N/C | nasal cannula |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc (t) | night, nocturnal |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| OOB | out of bed |
| os | mouth |
| p | after |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. (post cibum) | after meals |
| PE | physical exam, pulmonary embolism |
| per | by or through |
| PERL(A) | pupils equal and reactive to light (and accomodation) |
| PM | between noon and midnight |
| po | by mouth |
| pp (p.p) | postprandial (after eating) |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB test) |
| prn | as needed |
| PTT | partial prothromboplastin time |
| r (R) | rectal |
| R (resp.) | respirations |
| RL | ringer's lactate |
| RLQ, RLL | right lower quadrant, lobe |
| R/O | rule out |
| R.R. | recovery room |
| RUQ, RLL | right upper quadrant, lobe |
| s(w/ overbar) | without |
| S & S | signs & symptoms |
| Sat | oxygen/blood saturation level |
| SL | sublingual |
| sub cut | subcutaneous |
| SSE | soap suds edema |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T | temp, thoracic |
| tab | tablet |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temp, pulse, respirations |
| Tx | traction |
| URI | upper resp infection |
| US | ultrasonic |
| VO | verbal order |
| V/S | vital signs |
| WA | while awake |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | w/i normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| y/o | years old |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| am | morning |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BLS | basic life support |
| bil, bilateral | both sides |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| DOB | date of birth |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency dept |
| ER | emergency room |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| I/O | intake & output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| lab | laboratory |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imagery |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| O | oxygen |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| pCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
| post-op | postoperative |
| pO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
| pre-op | before surgery |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| ROM | range of motion |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | immediately |
| tachy | tachycardia |
| temp | temperature |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
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