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Nursing Abbreviation
common abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Word |
|---|---|
| a.c. | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| b.i.d. | twice per day |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| DC | discontinue |
| elix | elixer |
| h | hour |
| h.s. | at bedtime |
| ID | indentification; intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| OD | right eye |
| od | overdose |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| per | by, through |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q.i.d. | 4 times a day |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient |
| SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| Tr or tinct | tincture ( a little bit) |
| ~ | approximately |
| delta sign (triangle) | change |
| > | greater than |
| < | less than |
| circle w/ cross under | female |
| circle w/ arrow | male |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| a/e/b | as evidenced by |
| AHA | American Heart Association |
| AHRQ | Agency for Healthcare, Research, and Quality |
| AIDS | Acquired Immununodeficiency Syndrome |
| amb | ambulate |
| ANA | American Nurses Association |
| APN | advanced practice nurse |
| BMI | body mass index |
| bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BSE | breast self examination |
| BSN | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBE | clinical breast examination |
| CDC | center of disease control |
| CEUs | continuing education units |
| CNM | certified nurse midwife |
| CNS | clinical nurse specialist |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CRNA | certified registered nurse anesthetist |
| CSF | cerbrospinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| DHHS | department of health and human services |
| DNR | do no resuscitate |
| DNSc | doctor of nursing science |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| FiO2 | fraction of inspired oxygen |
| gtt | drops |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| hct | hematocrit |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HEPA | high efficiency particulate air filter/mask |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| htn | hypertension |
| I&O | intake & output |
| JCAHO | joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations |
| LDH | low dose hepron |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant (abdomen) |
| LOC | level of conciousness |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| CNS | central nervous system |
Created by:
jean030
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