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Nursing Abbrevs
Nursing Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cap(s) | capsules |
| cm | centimeter |
| dr | dram |
| g | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mL | milliliter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mm | millimeter |
| oz | ounce |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| tbs; T | tablespoon |
| tsp; t | teaspoon |
| a - | before |
| a.c | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| b.i.d | twice a day |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| q.i.d | four times a day |
| h.s | bedtime (hour of sleep) |
| p - | after |
| p.c | after meals |
| p.r.n | as needed ; when necessary |
| q.h | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| stat. | immediately |
| d/c | discontinue |
| dil. | dilute |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| per | by |
| p.o ; per os | by mouth |
| R | rectally |
| SC, s.c , s.q , sub q, sub cut | subcutaneously |
| sig | label or write |
| SL, subl | sublingual |
| supp. | suppository |
| tab | tablet |
| tinct, tr | tincture |
| T.K.O | to keep open |
| A.D | right ear |
| A.L or A.S | left ear |
| A.U | both ears |
| O.D | right eye |
| O.S | left eye |
| O.U | both eyes |
| comp | compound |
| conc | concentrate |
| dist. | distilled |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| elix | elixir |
| H | hypodermic |
| NSS | normal saline solution |
| OTC | over the counter |
| Rx | prescription |
| r/o | rule out |
| s - | without (sans) |
| soln, sol | solution |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ADA | american diabetic association |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| a.m.a | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate |
| amp | ampule |
| ASA | aspirin |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar or bowel sounds |
| bx | biopsy |
| c - | with |
| et | and |
| c/o | complains of |
| cal | calorie |
| CA, Ca | cancer, carcinoma |
| Ca++ | calcium |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| sob | shortness of breath |
| cath | catheter, catheterize |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| C + DB | cough and deep breath |
| CDE | certified diabetic educator |
| CDC | centers for disease control |
| CHF | (congestive) / chronic heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| CNS | central nervous system OR clinical nurse specialist |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| diff | differential blood count |
| difficile | species of bacterium C. diff |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| dz | disease |
| ECG (EKG) | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| F & E | fluid and electrolytes |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| fl | fluid |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FS | fingerstick (blood sugar test) |
| Fx | fracture |
| G-tube | gastrostomy tube |
| GERD | gastro-esophageal reflux disease |
| H/A | headache |
| HL | heparin lock |
| SL | saline lock |
| H & P | history and physical |
| HR | heart rate |
| hx | history |
| h/o | history of |
| HPI | history of present illness (current complaint) |
| I & D | incise and drain |
| PMH | past medical history |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IVP | IV push or IV pyelogram |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| IU | international units |
| J-tube | jejunostomy tube |
| k | prefix: kilo |
| K+ | potassium |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| N/C | nasal cannula |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NP | nasal prongs or Nurse Practitioner |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| NS | normal saline |
| oint | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PR | per rectum |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy / Prothrombin Time (clotting blood test) |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| q.o.d | every other day |
| ® or rt | Right |
| reg | regular (regular diet) |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| Tx | treatment |
| s/s or s&s | signs and symptoms |
| ss -- | half |
| SS | sliding scale (insulin orders) |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SSE | soap solution enema |
| SCD | subsequential compression device |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| TEDS | elastic stocking |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| UGIB | upper gastrointestinal bleeding |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs (including BP, HR, T, RR) |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| IS | incentive spirometry |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| ∅ | no, none |
| . | | one (tablet, ml, etc.) |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| up ad lib | up as desired |
| abd | abdomen |
| C | Celsius |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Imp | impressions |
| lt or L (circle) | left |
| MAE | moves all extremities |
| NAD | no apparent distress |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| neg | negative |
| P | pulse |
| PE | physical examination |
| R | respirations |
| ROS | review of systems |
| Sx | symptoms |
| (+) | positive |
| (-) | negative |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| HTN ( incr. BP) | hypertension |
| PE | pulmonary emboli |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| BE | barium enema |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper GI |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| ♂ | male |
| ♀ | female |
| x - | except |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BSD | bedside drainage |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| disc | discontinue |
| Dsg | dressing |
| FOB | foot of bed |
| GHWT | good handwashing technique |
| HOB | head of bed |
| O2 | oxygen |
| postop | postoperative |
| preop | preoperative |
| prep | preparation |
| TF | tube feeding |
| WA | while awake |
| x | times |
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