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Medical Terminology
Medical Abbreviations 10
Question | Answer |
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a | before |
aa | of each |
abd | abdominal |
a.c. | before meals |
ADL | activity of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
a.m. | morning |
amt. | amount |
AROM | active range of motion |
AX | axillary (temp. underarm) |
BID | two times daily |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
c | celsius |
c (line over) | with |
cal | calorie |
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 |
gtt | drop |
GU | genitourinary |
h | hour |
H2O | water |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
HS | hour of sleep |
I/O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
LE LLE LUE | lower extremity lower left extremity lower upper extremity |
lt | left |
MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
mm | millimeter |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth (oral) |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
OD | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
oz. | ounce |
p~ (~ over p) | post/after |
p | pulse |
pc | after meals |
po | by mouth |
pm | evening |
prn | as needed |
PROM | passive range of motion |
pt | patient |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every two hours |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
QS | quantity sufficient |
R (circle around R) | rectal |
R | respirations |
RE RUE RLE | right extremity right upper extremity right lower extremity |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |