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Med Abbreviations
Craven's medical abbrevations
| abbreviations | medical term |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL's | acitvities of daily living |
| ad lid | as needed |
| adm | admission |
| amp | ampule |
| ant | anterior |
| AP | anterior-posterior |
| ax | axillary |
| b.i.d. | twice daily |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | Centrigrade |
| c | with |
| caps | capsule |
| C.C. | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| c/o | complains of |
| D/C | discontinue |
| disch; DC | discharge |
| drsg | dressing |
| dr | dram |
| elix | elixir |
| ext | extract, external |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fx | fracture |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| 'H' | hypodermic |
| SC - sub q | subcutaneous |
| h | hour |
| HOB | head of bed |
| h.s. | (bedtime) hours of sleep |
| hx | history |
| I&O | input & output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilograms |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | Left, Liter |
| lat | lateral |
| MAE | moves all extermities |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| NAD | no apparent distress |
| NG | nasogastric |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| os | by mouth |
| OOB | out of bed |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| p.c. | after meals |
| post | posterior |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary |
| q | every |
| q, 2 hours | every 2 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| q.s | quantity sufficient |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| s | without |
| SBA | stand by assistance |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol, soln | solution |
| spec | specimen |
| S/P | status post |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| S.S.E. | soapsuds enema |
| ss | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| tab | tablet |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| tinct or tr | tincture |
| TKO | to keep open |
| TPN | total parental nutrition hyperalimentation |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| TO | telephone order |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| VO | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| ca | cancer |
| chest clear to A & P | chest clear to auscultation & percussion |
| CMS | circulation monement sensation |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DTs | delirium tremens |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GYN | gynecology |
| H2 O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| HA | hyperalimentation; headache |
| HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease |
| HEENT | head, ear, eye, nose, throat |
| HVD | hypertensive vascular disease |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| LLQ | left lower extermity |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LOC | laxatives of choice |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LUE | left upper quadrant |
| MI | myocardial infraction |
| Neuro | neutology:neurosurgery |
| NS | normal saline |
| Nsy | nursery |
| NWB | non-weight bearing |
| O.D. | right eye |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| Ortho | orthopedics |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| PE | physical examination |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round,&react to light and accommodation |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PI | present illness |
| PM & R | physical medicine & rehabilitation |
| Psych | psychology:psychiatric |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RL ( or LR) | Ringer's lactate:lactated Ringer's |
| RLE | right lower extermity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RR | recovery room |
| PAR | postanesthesia room |
| RUE | right upper extermity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription |
| STSG | split-thickness skin graft |
| Surg | surgery, surgical |
| T & A | tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TJR | total joint replacement |
| URI | upper respirartory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag | vaginal |
| VD | veneral disease |
| WNWD | well-nourished, well-developed |
| BE | barium enema |
| B.M.R. | basal metabolism rate |
| CA++ | calcium |
| CAT | computed axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CL- | chloride |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ECG/EKG | electorcardiogram |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| hct | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K+ | potassium |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| Na++ | sodium |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal x-ray |
| UA | urinalysis |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| -penia | lack of |
| -pexy | surgical fixation |
| -phil, -philic | attracting |
| -plasia | formation, molding |
| -plasty | plastic repair |
| -tomy | incision into |
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