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LPN med abbrev rev.
Erwin tech core medical abbreviations quin 1 revised
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ax | axilla, axillary |
| bx | biopsy |
| cx | cervix |
| dx | diagnosis |
| sx | symptoms |
| fx | fracture |
| tx | treatment |
| ac | before meals; ante cibum |
| pc | after meals; post cibium |
| pp | postprandial; after meals |
| h | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep |
| No. or # | number |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| C | Celsius or centigrade |
| c | with |
| s | without |
| prn | as needed |
| ad lib | as desired |
| d/c | discontinued, discharged |
| c/o | complaining of |
| cc or c/c | chief complaint |
| wt | weight |
| po | by mouth, per oris |
| npo | nothing by mouth, nothing per oris |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qod | every other day |
| qhs | every night |
| bid | twice a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| qid | four times a day |
| q2h | every two hours |
| pt | patient |
| cl | client |
| gtts | drops |
| per | via, by way of |
| A.M. | Ante meridian/morning |
| P.M. | Post meridian; afternoon/evening |
| ABO | 4 blood groups |
| AFB | Acid fast bacillus |
| ADH | anti-diuretic hormone |
| BUN | blood urea, nitrogen (kidney test) |
| CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CDC | center for disease control and prevention |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| Hbg | hemoglobin |
| OTC | over the counter |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| Sp gr. | specific gravity |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| US U/S | ultra sound |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| au | both ears |
| as | left ear |
| ad | right ear |
| ou | both eyes |
| os | left eye |
| od | right eye |
| neg | negative |
| preop | preoperative; before surgery |
| postop | postoperative; after surgery |
| sol | solution |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| liq | liquid |
| fld | fluid |
| cap | capsule |
| Tr. | tincture |
| spec | specimen |
| lab | laboratory |
| LT or L | left |
| RT or R | right |
| adm | admission |
| drsg | dressing |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| Ca | calcium (calc/i) hypocalcemia |
| K | potassium (kal/i) hypokalemia |
| Na | sodium (natr/i) hypernatremia |
| P | phosphorus |
| O2 | oxygen |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide (capnia) hypercapnia |
| H2O | water |
| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| Amb | ambulate |
| BE | Barium enema |
| BM | bowel movement |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OR | operating room |
| PMI | Point of maximum impulse |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSE | Breast self exam |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| BR | bed rest |
| DSD | dry sterile dressing |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| IPPB | Intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| NSAIDS | nonsteroidial anti-inflammatory drugs |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| LUQ | left uppper quadrant |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature pulse respiration |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| V.O. | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| WC | wheel chair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| ASA | aspirin |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| NG | nasogastric |
| spcl | special |
| IB | ibuprofen |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| NS | normal saline |
| PASS | pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep (using a fire extinguisher |
| RACE | Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate/extinguish |
| AP | Anteroposterior |
| PA | Posteroanterior |
| ASHD | Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| DAT | Diet as tolerated |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| IDDM | Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
| NIDDM | Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
| GP | General Practitioner |
| HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
| CN | Cranial Nerve |
| HCV | Hepatitis C Virus |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| KVO | Keep vein open |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| PCA | Patient controlled analgesia |
| PE | Physical Exam |
| PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
| PVD | Peripheral Vascular Disease |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| HAV | Hepatitis A Virus |
| STAT, stat | Immediately |
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