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Medical Terminology: Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdominal |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| a.m. | morning, before noon |
| amt. | amount |
| AROM | Active Range of Motion |
| AX | Axillary (armpit) |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | Celsius |
| ĉ | with |
| cal | calcium |
| cath | catheter |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cm | centimeter |
| CN | charge nurse |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| DC | discontinue |
| DON | Director of Nurses |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| gtt | drop |
| h | hour |
| H²O | Water |
| HOB | Head of Bed |
| HOH | Hard of Hearing |
| hs | hours of sleep |
| I/O | Input/Output |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb. | pound |
| LE | left extremity |
| LLE | Lower Left Extremity |
| LUE | Left Upper Extremity |
| RE | Right Extremity |
| RLE | Right Lower Extremity |
| RUE | Right Upper Extremity |
| Lt. | left |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| mm | millimeter |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | Nausea & Vomiting |
| O.D. | right eye |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| OOB | Out of Bed |
| oz. | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| p.m. | after noon |
| prn, PRN | as needed, as required |
| PROM | Passive Range of Motion |
| pt. | patient |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| QNS | Quantity Not Sufficient |
| QS | Quantity Sufficient |
| ® | Rectal |
| R | respiration |
| Rx | Prescription |
| š | without |
| sig. | write on label |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | only half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| strep | streptococcus |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| TO | Telephone Order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| UP | Universal Precautions |
| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| v.o. | Verbal Order |
| V.S. | Vital Signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt. | weight |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| CS | Central Supply |
| EENT | Ears, Eyes, Nose & Throat |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| GI lab | Gastrointestinal Lab |
| lab | laboratory |
| MICU | Medical Intensive Care Unit |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| NICU | Neurological Intensive Care Unit |
| OB-GYN | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| OR | Operating Room |
| Pedi | Pediatrics |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| RT | Respiratory Therapy |
| SICU | Surgical Intensive Care Unit |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gases |
| ACP | Acute Care Panel |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| C&S | Culture & Sensitivity |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| chem. | chemistry/chemical |
| CSF | Cerebro Spinal Fluid |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| DPT | Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| O&P | Ova & Parasites |
| O² | Oxygen |
| RBC | Red Blood Cells |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| U/A | Urine Analysis |
| WBC | White Blood Cells |
| Cl | Chloride |
| CRE | creatinine |
| Fe | Iron |
| Glu | glucose |
| K+ | potassium |
| Na | Sodium |
| NaHC03 | Sodium Bicarbonate |
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