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BHSLR-SPN Abbreviati
Abbreviations for test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |