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TTCH LPN
LPN Med Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| AD | right ear |
| ADA | American Diabetic Association |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| AMA | Against Medical Advice |
| amb | ambulate |
| amp | ampule |
| ant | anterior |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| ausc | auscultate |
| BID | twice daily |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BR | bathroom or Bedrest |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| c with a line over it | with |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | Coronary artery Bypass Graft |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| Cal | calorie |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete Blood Count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | same as mililiter |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMS | Color, Motion, Sensitivity |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPM | Continuous Passive Motion |
| CPR | cardiopulminary resuscitation |
| C&S | Culture and Sensitivity |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
| CVC | central venous catheter |
| DAT | Diet as tolerated |
| DC | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| dr | dram |
| dsg | dressing |
| dx | diagnosis |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| elix | Elixir |
| ER | emergency room |
| et | and |
| etc | and so forth |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| FOB | foot of bed |
| g | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| HA | headache |
| H & H | hemoglobin & hematocrit |
| HHN | hand held nebulizer |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency Virus |
| HOB | head of bed |
| H & P | history and Physical |
| hr | hour |
| hs | hour of bedtime |
| HTN | hypertension |
| HX | history |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IS | incentive spirometer |
| I.U. | international unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | IV push |
| IVPB | IV piggyback |
| Kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| Lat | lateral |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant |
| LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
| m | minim |
| mcg. | microgram |
| MAR | Medication Administration Record |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram(one-thousandth gram) |
| MGSO4 | magnesium sulfate |
| min | minute |
| mL | milliliter(one thousandth Liter) |
| mm | millimeter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS or MSO4 | morphine sulfate |
| NANDA | North American Nursing Diagnosis Association |
| NAS | no added salt |
| NC | nasal cannula |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
| NWB | nonweight bearing |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| os | mouth |
| OS | Left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| OTC | Over the Counter |
| p with a line over it | after |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controlled analgesia |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PE | physical Exam |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic Gastrostomy |
| PERRLA | pupils equally round and respond to light and accommodation |
| pH | degree of acidity or alkalinity |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| po | by mouth |
| post | posterior |
| pre-op | before surgery |
| prn | as needed |
| PT | physical therapy or prothombin time |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| q 2 h | every 2 hours |
| q 3 h | every 3 hours |
| QA | quality assurance |
| qam | every morning |
| q.d. | every day |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.h.s. | every bedtime |
| QID | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out; either confirm or eliminate |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | perscription |
| s with a line over it | with out |
| sl | sublingual(under the tounge) |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | one half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | at once |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| sx | symptoms |
| T or tbsp | tablespoon |
| tab | tablet |
| TID | three times a day |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| TWB | total weight bearing |
| ug | microgram(mcg) |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VO | verbal order |
| Vol | volume |
| vs | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| wc | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limit(s) |
| @ | at |
| < | less than |
| > | greater than |
| = | equal(s) |