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Nursing Abbreviatio
From the RN Course Book
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABC | Airway Breathing Circulation |
| abd. | abdomen |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| ABO | system of classifying blood groups |
| ac | before meals |
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| ACS | acute compartment syndrome |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ad lib | as desired, freely |
| AFP | alpha-fetoprotein |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| ALL | acute lymphocytic leukemia |
| ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| ALT | alanine aminotransferase |
| AMI | antibody-mediated immunity |
| AML | acute myelogenous leukemia |
| amt. | amount |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| A and P | anterior and posterior |
| APC | atrial premature contraction |
| aq. | water |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ASHD | atherosclerotic heart disease |
| AST | aspartate aminotransferase |
| BCG | Bacille Calmette-Guerin |
| bid | twice a day |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BPR | bathroom privileges |
| BSA | body surface area |
| C and S | culture and sensitivity |
| C | centigrade, Celsius |
| _ c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| caps | capsules |
| CAPD | continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| CLL | chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
| CMV | cytomegalovirus infection |
| CO (2) | carbon monoxide, cardiac output |
| comp | compound |
| cont | continuous |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| CTD | connective tissue disease |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| cu | cubic |
| CVA (2) | cerebrovascular accident; costovertebral angle |
| CVC | central venous catheter |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| D and C | dilation and curettage |
| DC | discontinue |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| dil. | dilute |
| DIFF | differential blood count |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | vaccine for dyphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DNI | do not intubate |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
| ED | emergency department |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EMD | electromechanical dissocation |
| EMG | electromyography |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| ET | endotracheal tube |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| 4 x 4 | piece of gauze 4" by 4" used for dressings |
| FBD | fibrocystic breast disease |
| FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| fl | fluid |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FM | fetal movement |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GH | growth hormone |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| GSC | Glascow coma scale |
| gtts | drops |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecological |
| (H) | hypodermically |
| Hb or Hgb | hemoglobin |
| hCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| Hg | mercury |
| HGH | human growth hormone |
| HHNC | hyperglycemia hyperosmolar nonketotic coma |
| HLA | human leukocyte antigen |
| hPL | human placental lactogen |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | at bedtime, hour of sleep |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| Hz | hertz (cycles/second) |
| I and O | intake and output |
| IAPB | intra-aortic balloon pump |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| ICP | increased intracranial pressure |
| ICS | intercostal space |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IOP | increased intraocular pressure |
| IPG | impedance plethysmogram |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IU | international unit |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVC | intraventricular catheter |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| JRA | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| KO, KVO | keep vein open |
| KS | Kaposi sarcoma |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| LBBB | left bundle branch block |
| LDH | lactate dehydrogenase |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LE | lupus erythematosus |
| LE | luteinizing hormone |
| LOC (2) | level of consciousness, locus of control |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| Lt | left |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LV | left ventricle |
| m (3) | minum, meter, micron |
| MAO(I) | monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
| MAST | military antishock trousers |
| MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MG | myasthenia gravis |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MMR | vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella |
| mo | month(s) |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| N (2) | nitrogen, normal (strength of soln) |
| NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NANDA | North American Nursing Diagnosis Association |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NLN | National League for Nursing |
| noc | at night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAIDS | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| NST | non-stress test |
| OCT | oxytocin challenge test |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPC | outpatient clinic |
| OR | operating room |
| _ _ o s | by mouth |
| OS | left eye |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| _ p | after |
| P (3) | pulse, pressure, phosphorus |
| PA Chest | posterior-anterior chest x-ray |
| PAC | premature atrial complexes |
| PaCO2, PCO2 | partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood |
| PaO2, PO2 | partial pressure of O2 in arterial blood |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| Pap | Papanicolaou smear |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controlled analgesia |
| PCP | Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
| PD | peritoneal dialysis |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosis |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PEEP | positive end-expiratory pressure |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PFT | pulmonary function tests |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PIH | pregnancy-induced hypertension |
| PKD | polycystic kidney disease |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| PMI | point of maximum impulse |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| PO | by mouth |
| PPD | positive purified protein derivative (of tuberculin) |
| PPN | partial parenteral nutrition |
| PRN | as needed, whenever necessary |
| pro time | prothrombin time |
| PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
| psi | pounds/square inch |
| PT (2) | physical therapy, prothrombin time |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| PTH | parathyroid hormone |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| __ pc | after meals |
| PSP | phenol-sulfonphthalein |
| q | every |
| QA | quality assurance |
| q 2 h | every 2 hours |
| qid | four times/day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| R (3) | rectal temperature, respirations, roentgen |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RAI | radioactive iodine |
| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake |
| RAS | reticular activating system |
| RBBB | right bundle branch block |
| RCA | right coronary artery |
| RDA | recommended dietary allowance |
| RF | rheumatic fever, rheumatoid fever |
| Rh | antigen on blood cell indicated by + or - |
| RIND | reversible ischemic neurologic deficit |
| R/O | rule out, to exclude |
| ROM (2) | range of motion, rupture of membranes |
| Rt | right |
| Rx | prescription |
| _ s | without |
| s | seconds |
| S or Sig. | (Singa) to write on label |
| SA | sinoatrial node |
| SaO2 | systemic arterial oxygen saturation (%) |
| sat sol | saturated solution |
| SBE | subacute bacterial endocarditis |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SDA | same-day admission |
| SDS | same-day surgery |
| sed rate | sedimentation rate |
| SGOT | serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase |
| SGPT | serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase |
| SI | International System of Units |
| SIADH | syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SL | sublingual |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| SOB | short of breath |
| sol | solution |
| SMBG | self-monitoring blood glucose |
| SMR | submucous resection |
| spec. | specimen |
| sp gr | specific gravity |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| SS | soap suds |
| SSKI | saturated solution of potassium iodide |
| __ ss | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| sx | symptoms |
| Syr. | syrup |
| T (2) | temperature, thoracic #? |
| T and A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| tabs | tablets |
| T and C | type and cross-match |
| TED | antiembolitic stockings |
| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TIBC | total iron-binding capacity |
| tid | three times a day |
| tr. or tinct | tincture |
| t-PA | tissue plasminogen activator |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temp, pulse, resp |
| TQM | total quality management |
| TSE | testicular self-examination |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| TURP | transurethral prostatectomy |
| UA | urinalysis |
| ung | ointment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VAD | venous access device |
| VDRL | Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (test for syphillis) |
| VF, VFib | ventricular fibrillation |
| VPC | ventricular premature complexes |
| VSD | ventricular septal defect |
| VT | ventricular tachycardia |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| wt | weight |
| y | years |
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