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abbreviations list 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| std prec | standard precautions |
| strep | streptococcus |
| T | temperature |
| T,C, DB | turn cough and deep breathe |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| temp | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| tx | traction, treatment |
| u/a | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| Vag | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |