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BHSLR-SPN Abbreviati
Abbreviations for test
Question | Answer |
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abd | abdomen |
abn | abnormal |
ABS | audible bowel signs |
ABG | arterial blood gases |
ac | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
adm | admit, admission |
AED | automatic external defibrillator |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AKA | above knee amputation |
AM | morning |
amb | ambulate |
A.M.A. | American Medical Association |
AMA | against medical advice |
amt | amount |
A&OX3 | alert and oriented times 3 (person, place, time) |
ant | anterior |
AP | anteroposterior |
Ap | apical pulse |
AP& Lat, AP&L | anterior, posterior, lateral |
aq,aqua | water |
ARD | acute respiratory distress |
ARF | acute renal failure |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
Assist. | assistance |
ax | axillary |
BE | barium enema |
BBS | bilateral breath sounds |
b.i.d.; BID | twice a day (0900 & 2100) |
bil | bilateral |
bili | bilirubin |
bkfst | breakfast |
BKA | below knee amputation |
bld | blood |
BLE | both lower extremities |
BH | Baptist Health |
BHMC-LR | Baptist Heath Medical Center-Little Rock |
BHMC-NLR | Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock |
BHRI | Baptist Heath Rehabilitation Institute |
BHSLR-SPN | Baptist Health School Little Rock-School of Practical Nursing |
BM | Bowel Movement |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
BR | Bed rest |
Br | bathroom |
Bronch | bronchoscopy |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
B/S | bed side |
BSC | bed side commode |
BRAT | Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (dry) diet |
BUE | Both upper extremities |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
Bx | biopsy |
CA | cancer |
Ca | calcium |
c (with line over it) | with |
C | centigrade |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CAT, CT | computerized axial tomography |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CC | chief complaint |
C&DB | cough & deep breathing |
CDC | Center for Disease Control |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrate |
Ck | check |
cm | centimeter |
CNA | central nervous system |
c/o | complaint of |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP | chest pain |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CRT | capillary refill time |
C&S | culture & sensitivity |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CXR | chest x-ray |
CVL | central venous line |
D5NS | 5% dextrose in normal saline |
D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DBP | diastolic blood pressure |
D/I | dry and intact |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do no resuscitate |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DRG | diagnosis related group |
drsg | dressing |
Dr. | doctor |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
Dx | diagnosis |
DZ | disease |
ECHO | echocardiogram |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
eg | for example |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EGD | |
EOM | extraocular movements |
ESRD | end stage renal disease |
etc. | and so forth |
EXT | external |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
fl | fluid |
FLACC | face, legs, activity, cry, consolability |
FOB | foot of bed |
FSBS | finger stick blood sufar |
ft | feet |
Fx | fracture |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN, gyn | gynecology |
gtt | drop |
gm, G | gram |
gr | grain |
HA | headache |
HBP | high blood pressure |
Hct | hematocrit |
HD | heart disease |
HEENT | head-eyes-ears-nose-throat |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
H&H | hemoglobin & hematocrit |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
H2O | water |
hosp | hospital |
H&P | history & physical |
hr, Hr | hour |
HR | heart rate |
HS | heart sounds |
hs | hour of sleep |
Ht | height |
HTN | hypertension |
Hyper | above |
Hypo | below |
Hx | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
ID | identification |
I&D | incision & drainage |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
INR | international normalized ratio |
int | internal |
I&O | intake & output |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
I.S. | incentive spirometer |
IV | intravenous |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
K | potassium |
KCl | potassium chloride |
kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
KVO | keep vein open |
lab | laboratory |
lat | lateral |
lb | pound |
LE | lower extremity |
LFT | liver function test |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness |
loc | laxative of choice |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOP | level of pain |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LUL | left upper lobe |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
Lytes, lytes | electrolytes |
MAR | medication administration record |
MI | myocardial infarction |
med | medicine |
mEq | milliequivalent |
Mg | magnesium |
mg | milligram |
ml, mL | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MOM | milk of magnesium |
MN | midnight |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MRSA | Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus |
NA | not applicable |
Na | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
NC | nasal cannula |
NG | nasogastric |
NGT | nasogastic tube |
NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
NKA | no know allergies |
NKDA | no know drug allergies |
NKFA | not know food allergies |
Noct | at night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline |
N&V | nausea & vomiting |
O2 | oxygen |
OOB | out of bed |
ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
O.T. | occupational therapy |
OTC | over the counter |
oz | ounce |
p (with line over it) | after |
P | pulse |
pt | patient |
P.T. | physical therapy |
Patho | pathology |
pc | after meals |
PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
PM | afternoon |
PO | by mouth |
post | posterior |
post-op | after surgery |
pre-op | before surgery |
PRN | as needed |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light & accommodating |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
PAD | peripheral artery disease |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
q (line over it) | every |
qh | every hour |
qhs | every hour of sleep |
qid, QID, q.i.d. | four times a day (0900-1300-1700-2100) |
q1h, q2h, q3h, etc. | every ? hour |
qt | quart |
R, resp | respiration |
RBC | red blood cell |
REM | rapid eye movement |
R, Rt | right |
RLE | right lower extremity |
RUE | right upper extremity |
RLL | right lower lobe |
ROM | range of motion |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
R/O, r/o | rule out |
Rx | prescription |
s (line over it) | without |
S/S | signs and symptoms |
SC, SQ, subq | subcutaneous |
SCA | selective coronary angiography |
SOB | shortness of breath |
sol | solution |
spec. | specimen |
STAT | at once |
T, temp | temperature |
tab | tablet |
TF | tube feeding |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
Tbsp, T | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
t.i.d, TID | three times a day (0900, 1500, 2100) |
TO | telephone order |
TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
TWE | tap water enema |
tx | treatment |
TX | traction |
UA | urinalysis |
UE | upper extremity |
UGI | upper gatrointestinal |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
US | ultra sound |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
via | by way of |
Vd | void |
VO | verbal order |
V/S, vs | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cell |
w/d | warm and dry |
W/C, wc | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
WTD | wet to dry dressing |
Wt, wt | weight |
Yrs, yrs | years |
a- or an- | without |
ab- | away from |
ad- | toward |
ante- | before |
anti- | against |
auto- | self |
bi- | twice |
brady- | slow |
circum- | around |
contra- | opposed, against |
co- | with |
cyan- | blue |
cyst- | sac, bladder, bag |
dys- | difficult |
ex- | without |
extra- | outside of |
hemato- | blood |
hemi- | half |
hydro- | water |
hyper- | above |
hypo- | low |
intra- | within |
inter- | between |
leuko- | white |
micro- | small |
mega- or megal- | large |
multi- | many |
myo- | muscle |
neo- | new |
nephro- | kidney |
para- | beside |
peri- | around |
pneumo- | air, lung, gas |
poly- | many |
post- | after |
pre- | before |
pseudo- | false |
pyo- | pus |
pyro- | fever |
quadra- | four |
retro- | behind |
semi- | half |
sub- | under |
super- | above |
supra | above |
tachy- | fast |
trans- | across, through |
un- | against |
uni- | one |
ultra- | excess |
vaso- | vessel |
-algia | pain |
-cele | tumor |
-cide | destructive, killing |
-cyte | cell |
-desis | surgical fixation |
-ectomy | surgical removal of |
-emia | blood |
-gene | origin |
-gram | a tracing |
-graphy | a record |
-iasis | condition |
-itis | inflammation of |
-lithiasis | presence of stones |
-lysis | disintegration of |
-megaly | enlargement |
-oscopy | look into with instrument |
-otomy | to incise |
-oma | tumor |
-orrhaphy | surgical repair of |
-osis | disease, condition of |
-ostomy | to form an opening |
-pexy | suspension of, fixation of |
-phobia | fear |
-philia | affinity for |
-plasty | reconstruction, plastic surgery |
-plegia | paralysis |
-rrhea | excessive discharge |
-scope | instrument of visual exam |
-uria | urine |
adeno | gland |
arthro | joint |
bucca | cheek |
cardi | heart |
chole | gallbladder |
col | colon |
cranio | skull |
cysto | cyst |
derma | skin |
doch | duct |
duodeno | duodenum |
entero | intestine |
glossa | tongue |
hepato | liver |
hystero | uterus |
jejuno | jejunum |
lith | stone |
mast | breast |
myo | muscle |
nephro | kidney |
neuro | nerve |
oophor | ovary |
ophthalmo | eye |
orchi | testicle |
os | opening |
oto | ear |
phlebo | vein |
pneumo | lung |
procto | rectum |
psycho | mind |
rhino | nose |
salping | tube |
skeleto | skeleton |
thoraco | chest |
uro | urine |
vaso | vessel |