MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS
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| a (line over a) | before
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| abd | abdomen
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| ABG | arterial blood gas
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| ac (line over a) | before meals
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| ad lib | as desired
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| AEB | as evidenced by
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| am | morning
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| AMA | against medical advice
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| amb | ambulatory
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| amt | amount
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| A&O | alert & oriented
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| as tol | as tolerated
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| BE | barium enema
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| bid | twice per day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BR | bed rest
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| BSC | bedside commode
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| c (line over c) | with
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| C | Celsius
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| C&S | culture & sensitivity
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| Ca | cancer
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CBR | complete bed rest
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| CC | chief complaint
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| CCU | coronary care unit
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| cl | clear
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| C/O | complains of
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid
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| CVA | cerebral vascular accident
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| CXR | chest X-ray
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| DAT | diet as tolerated
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| D/C | discharge
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| dc | discontinue
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| DM | diabetes mellitus
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| DOA | dead on arrival
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| DOB | date of birth
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| DOE | dyspnea on exertion
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| D5W | 5% Dextrose in Water
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| dx | diagnosis
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| ECF | extracellular fluid
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| ECG(EKG) | electrocardiogram
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| f/c/s | fever/chills/sweats
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| FF | force fluids
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| FOB | foot of bed
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| FUO | fever of unknown origin
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| fx | fracture or family
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| fx hx | family history
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| g (gm) | gram
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| GT | gastrostomy tube
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| gtt | drops
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| GU | genitourinary
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| h | hour
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| HA | headache
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| Hb | hemoglobin
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| Hct | hematocrit
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| H&H | hemoglobin & hematocrit
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| HO | house officer
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| HOB | Head of bed
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| HPI | history of presenting illness
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| hs | hour of sleep; at bed time
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| ht | height
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| HTN | hypertension
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| hx | history (of)
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| I&O | intake & output
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| ICP | intracranial pressure
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| ICS | intercostal space
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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| IM | intramuscular
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| IV | intravenous
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| IVPB | intravenous piggy back
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| K+ | potassium
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| KCL | potassium chloride
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| kg | kilogram
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| L | left; liter
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| LE | lower extremity
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| LLL | left lower lobe
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant
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| LOC | level of consciousness; loss of consciousness
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| LSB | left sternal border
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| LUL | left upper lobe
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| lytes | electrolytes
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| mEq | milliequivalent
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| mg | milligram
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| ml | milliliter
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| mm | millimeter
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| Na | sodium
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| NG | nasogastric
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| NIDDM | noninsulin depedndent diabetes mellitus
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| NKDA | no known drug allergies
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| noc | night
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NS | normal saline
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| N&V | nausea & vomiting
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| OD | oculus dexter (right eye)
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| OOB | out of bed
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| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation
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| OS | oculus sinister (left eye)
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| os | mouth (opening)
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| OTC | over the counter
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| OU | both eyes
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| p (line over p) | after
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| P | pulse
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| pc (line over p) | after meals
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| PCA | patient controlled analgesia
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| PE | physical exam
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| per | by
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| PERRLA | pupils equally round reactive to light and accommodation
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| PM | afternoon
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| PMH | past medical history
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| po | by mouth
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| pr | per rectum
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| prn | as needed
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| pt | patient
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| PT | physical therapy
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| PTA | prior to admission
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| PVR | post void residual
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| q (line over q) | every
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| qd (line over q) | every day
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| qh (line over q) | every hour
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| qhs (line over q) | every evening
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| q2h, q3h, etc (line over q) | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, etc
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| qid (line over q) | 4 times a day
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| qns | quantity not sufficient
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| R | right; respirations
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| RBC | red blood cells
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| R/O | rule out
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| RLL | Right lower lobe
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| RML | right middle lobe
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| ROM | range of motion
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| ROS | review of systems
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| RR | respiratory rate
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| R/T | related to
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| RUL | right upper lobe
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| Rx | treatment
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| s (line over s) | without
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| SB | sternal border
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| SC | subcutaneous
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| SOB | short of breath
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| S/P | status post
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| SQ | subcutaneous
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| sx | symptoms
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| T | temperature
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| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath
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| tid | three times a day
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| TO | telephone order
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| VO | verbal order
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| VS | vital signs
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| VSS | vital signs stable
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| WBC | white blood cells
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| w/c | wheel chair
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| wt | weight
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| x | times
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