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Abbreviations/symbol
abrevation of medical terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABCD | Airway,Breathing,Circulation,Defibrillation |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bedrest |
| ac,a.c | before meals |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AMA | against medical advice, American Medical Association |
| amb | ambulate ,ambulatory |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax. | axillary(armpit) |
| BID,b.i.d | two times a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| C (wit line over) | with |
| cath | catheter |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| C. diff | clostridium difficile |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| ck(wit check) | check |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| c/o | complains of, in care if |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| COPD | chronic obstructive plumonary disease |
| CPR | cardioplumonary resuscitation |
| CS | central supply |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident , stroke |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DNR | do not resucitate |
| DON | director of nursing |
| Dr | Doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| exam | examination |
| FF | Force fluids |
| ft | Foot |
| F/U | follow-up |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| HBV | hepatitis |
| HIPAA | health insurance protability and accountability act |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| HOB | Head of bed |
| HS | Hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| Hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
| hypo | low, less then normal |
| inc | incontinent |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous(within a vein) |
| isol | isolation |
| L | left |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound |
| lg | large |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D | medical doctor |
| MDS | minimum data set |
| meds | medication |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| mm HG | millimeters of mercury |
| mL | milliliters |
| mod | moderate |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphyloccus aureus |
| MSDS | material safety data sheet |
| NA | nursing assistant |
| N/C | no complaints, no call |
| NG | nasograstic |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting and diarrhea |
| OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
| oz | ounce |
| p(with a dash on top) | after |
| pc | after meals |
| per os | by mouth |
| peri care | perineal care |
| PHI | protected health information |
| PO | by mouth |
| PPE | personal protection equipment |
| prn | when necessary |
| q(with a dash on top) | every |
| qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bed time |
| q2h q3h q4h | every 2 hour every 3 hour every 4 hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| R | right |
| R | respiration |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| resp | respiration |
| RF | restrict fluids |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | respiratory rate |
| s(with das on top) | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SP | standard precaution |
| spec | specimen |
| ss | one-half |
| S/S | sings and symptoms |
| stat | immediately |
| std | standard precaution |
| temp | temperature |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature pulse and respiration |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary track infection |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
| VS | vital sings |
| W/C | wheel chair |
| wt | weight |
| % | percent |
| & | and |
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