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Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| ax | axillary |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privleges |
| c | with |
| Cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| c/o | complains of |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSM | circulation, sensation, movement |
| CVC | cental venous catheter |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Fx | Fracture |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| Hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| lmp | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| NG | nasogastric tube |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| n.p.o. | nothing by mouth |
| NSS | normal saline solution |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PMI | point of maximum intensity |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| RDA | recommended daily allowance |
| ROM | range of motion |
| R/O | rule out |
| R/T | related to |
| s | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | half |
| Sx | symptom |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urine analysis |
| VO | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| ADHD | Attention deficit- hyperactivity disorder |
| AIDS | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| ARDS | Adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| AKA | Above knee amputation |
| ASHD | Arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| BKA | Below knee amputation |
| BPH | Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| CA | Cancer |
| CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
| CF | Cystic fibrosis |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | Cerebral vascular accident |
| D&C | Dilation and curettage "of uterus" |
| DIC | Disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| DJD | Degenerative joint disease |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| FTT | Failure to thrive |
| FUO | Fever of unknown origin |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| HEENT | Head, eye, ear, nose, throat |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| HCVD | Hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
| IDDM | Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| MI | Myocardial infarction |
| MS | Multiple sclerosis |
| NIDDM | Noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| OSHA | Occupational safety and health administration |
| PID | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PVD | Peripheral vascular disease |
| RF | Rheumatic fever |
| RHD | Rheumatic heart disease |
| SIDS | Sudden infant death syndrome |
| T&A | Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TAH | Total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| TURP | Transurethral resection of prostate |
| URI | Upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| + | Positive |
| - | Negative |
| / | per |
| = | equal |
| ∆ | change |
| ≠ | not equal to |
| ≈ | approximate |
| < | less than |
| > | greater than |
| # | pounds, number |
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
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