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physiology
Medical Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| OD | Right eye |
| OU | Both eyes |
| OS | Left eye |
| NCP | Nursing care plan |
| NSR | Normal sinus rhythm |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| LBP | Low back pain |
| VSS | Vital signs stable |
| RUQ | Right upper quadrant |
| LUQ | Left upper quadrant |
| LLQ | Left lower quadrant |
| R/O | Rule out |
| P | Pulse |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| H/O | History of |
| HX | History |
| HA | Headache |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| I&D | Incision and drainage |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| CC | Chief complaint |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| BMP | Basic metabolic panel |
| CT | Computed tomography |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
| ECG/EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| URI | Upper respiratory infection |
| ANED | Alive, no evidence of disease |
| ADR | Adverse drug reaction |
| DC | Discharge |
| WT | Weight |
| JT | Joint |
| FX | Fracture |
| S | Subjective |
| Rx | Prescription |