Nursing assistant abbreviations G - T
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| g or G | gram
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| G/C, Geri-chair | Geriatric chair
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| ga | gauge
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| gal | gallon
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| garg | gargle
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| gastro- | stomach
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| GB | ballbladder
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| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| GM or gm | gram
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| gr | grain
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| grad | by degrees
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| GRAS | generally recognized as safe
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| Grav (I, II,...etc.) | number of pregnancies, gravida
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| GSW | gun shot wound
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| gt | drop
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| gt/gtt | drop/drops
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| gtt | drop(s)
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| G-Tube | gastric feed tube/ gastrostomy tube
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| GU | genitourinary
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| GUIAC | HEMOCULT
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| guttat | drop by drop
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| GYN or gyn | gynecological
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| H & H | hematocrit & hemoglobin
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| H & P | history and physical
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| H, hr. | hour, hours
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| h.s. | hour of sleep , at bedtime
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| H/A | headache
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| h/o | history of
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| h; hr | hour
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| H2O | water
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| H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide
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| HA, H/A | headache
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| HAL | hyperalimentation
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| HAP | hospital acquired pneumonia
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| Hb or Hbg | hemoglobin
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| HBV | hepatitis B virus
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| HCT or Hct | hematocrit
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| HDL | high density lipoprotein
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| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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| hema-, hem-, hemo- | blood
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| hemi- | 1/2, one side
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| HEPA | high efficiency particulate air filter/mask
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| hetero- | different
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| Hg | mercury
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| Hgb or HGB | Hemoglobin
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| HHD | healthy heart diet
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| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| HL | heparin lock
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| HMO | health maintenance organization
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| HOB or hob, H.O.B. | head of bed
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| HOH | hard of hearing
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| homo- | same
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| hor. decub. | bedtime
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| hosp. | hospital
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| HPI | history of present illness
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| hr | hour
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| HR | heart rate
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| HS or hs (do not use) | hour of sleep/bedtime
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| HSV | herpes simplex virus
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| HT or ht or Ht | height
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| HTN or Htn or htn | hypertension
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| hx or HX or Hx | history
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| hyper | above normal or high,too fast, rapid
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| hypo | below or low , les than normal
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| I & O | intake and output
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| I&D | incision and drainage
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| IBW | ideal body weight
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| ID | indentification; intradermal
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| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mettitus
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| ii | two
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| IM | Intramuscular
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| in | inch
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| in. d | daily
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| inc | incontinent
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| inc. | incision
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| INF | interferon
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| int | internal
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| IOP | intraocular pressure
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| irrig | irrigate, irrigation
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| IRV | inspiratory reserve volume
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| IS | incentive spirometer
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| isol | isolation
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| IUD | intra-uterine device
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| IUFD | intrauterine fetal death
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| IV | Intraveneous
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| IVF | intravenous fluids
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| IVP | intravenous push (do not use to mean IV piggyback)
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| IVP | intravenous pyelogram
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| IVP | intravenous push
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| IVPB | intravenous piggyback
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| J | joule
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| JCAHO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Org. (on accreditation of healthcare organizations )
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| JVD | jugular vein distention
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| K+ | potassium
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| kg | kilogram
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| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder (x-ray)
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| KVO; TKO | keep vein open; to keep open
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| l | liter
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| L (with circle around), L, lt. | Left;
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| L 1-5 | lumbar vertebrae or nerves
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| L&D | labor and delivery
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| L/E | lower extremities
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| l/min | liters per minute
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| lab | laboratory
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| LAT, lat | lateral
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| lb; lbs. | pound
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| LBW | low birth weight
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| LD | lethal dose
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| LDH | low dose hepron
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| LDL | low density lipoprotein
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| leuko- | white
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| lg | large
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| LGA | large for gestational age
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| lig | ligament
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| lipo- | fat
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| liq. Or liq | liquid
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| litho- | stone
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| LLE | left lower extremity
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| LLL | left lower lobe
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| LLM | LOW LEVEL MONITORING
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant (abdomen)
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| lmp | lower extremity/lupus
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| LOC | level of conciousness
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| LP | lumbar puncture
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| LPM | liter per minute
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| LPN | licensed practical nurse
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| LR | LACTATED RINGERS
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| LTC | long-term care
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| LTD | lowest tolerated dose
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| LUE | left upper extremity
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| LUE | left upper extremity
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| LUL | left upper lobe
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| LVH | left ventricular hypertrophy
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| LVN | licensed vocational nurse
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| lymphs | lymphocytes
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| macro- | large
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| MAE | moves all extremities
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| maew | move all extremities well
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| mal- | bad
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| man. prim. | first thing in the morning
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| MAP | mean arterial pressure
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| mcg | microgram
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| MD | medical doctor
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| MDI | metered-dose inhaler
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| MDS | Minimum Data Set
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| MED | minimum effective dose
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| med , meds | medication
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| Med. | medical, medicine
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| mega- | large
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| melano- | black
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| mEq or MEQ | millequivalent
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| mg | milligram
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| micro- | small
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| MICU | medical intensive care unit
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| MID | minimum ineffective dose
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| milli- | 1/1000
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| min | minute
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| minum | minum
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| misc | miscellaneous
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| mist. | mixture
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| ml ,mL,ML | millileter(s)
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| MLD | minimum lethal dose
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| mm | millimeter
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| MM | mucous membrane
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| mm Hg | millimeter of mercury
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| mMol | millimole
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| MN | midnight
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| mo | month
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| mod. | moderate
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| mono- | single
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| mor. dict. | as directed
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| mor. sol. | as accustomed
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| MPC | maximum permitted concentration
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| mr | millroentgen
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| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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| MS | multiple sclerosis
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| multi- | many
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| My | myopia
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| myo- | muscle
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| n | nerve
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| N&V ,N & V | nausea and vomiting
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| n.b. | note well
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| N.K.D.A. | no known drug allergies
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| N.P.O. | nothing by mouth
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| n.r. | do not repeat
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| N.T. | nasotracheal
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| N/A , n/a | not applicable
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| N/C | no complaints
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| N/C | No call
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| N/V | nausea and vomiting
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| N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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| NA | Nursing Assistant
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| Na+ | sodium
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| NAD | no apparent distress
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| NAFLD | NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE
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| NAS | no added salt
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| NASH | NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATO HEPATITIS
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| NB | newborn
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| NC | Nasal cannula
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| NCB | no code blue
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| nCi | nanocurie
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| NCS | no concentrated sweets
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| necro- | dead
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| neg | negative
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| neo- | new
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| nephro- | kidney
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| neuro- | nerve
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| NF | Nursing Facility
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| NG tube or NGT | nasogastric tube
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| NG; N/G | nasogastric
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| NH | nursing home
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| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mettitus
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| NKA | No Known Allergies
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| NKA or NKDA | no known allergies or no known drug allergies
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| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies
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| NMR | nuclear magnetic resonance
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| nn | nerves
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| NOC or noc | Night
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| noct. | nighttime
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| noct. maneq. | night and morning
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| nocto- | night
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| normo- | normal
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NR | no refil
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| NS | NORMAL SALINE
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| NS | normal saline
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| NSAID | asprin
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| NSR | normal sinus rhythm
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| NSTEMI | NON ST ELEVATED MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
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| nulli- | none
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| NVD | normal vaginal delivery
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| NWB | Non-weight bearing
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| O | None or negative
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| O.D. | right eye
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| O.J. | orange juice
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| O.U. | both eyes
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| o; os | orally; by mouth
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OB | obstetrics
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| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconcillation Act
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| occ | occasionally
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| od | overdose
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| OD , od | Right eye
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| oint | ointment
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| oligo- | scanty, deficient
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| om. mane vel noc. | every morning or night
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| omn. hor. | every hour
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| omn. noc. | every night
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| OOB | out of bed (up and about)
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| OP | outpatient
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| OPD | outpatient department
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| OR | operating room
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| ORIF | OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION
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| ortho | orthopedics
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| os | mouth/opening
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| OS | left eye
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| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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| osteo- | bone
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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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| oz. | ounce
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| P | pulse
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| p (with line on top) | after
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| P, p | melting point
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| p.c. (with line on top) | after meals
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| P.D. | postural drainage
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| P.E. | physical exam
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| P.I. | present illness
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| P.M. , pm, p.m. | after noon
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| p.o. ,PO | by mouth , orally
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| p.r. | throught the rectum
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| P.T.A. | prior to admission
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| p.v. | through the vagina
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| PA | posteroanterior;pernicious anemia
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| Papsmear | Papanicolaou smear
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| part. vic. | in divided doses
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| pc | after meals
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| PCA | patient controlled analgesia
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| PCT | patient care technician
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| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
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| PD | interpupillary distance
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| PE | physical exam
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| PE | pulmonary embolus
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| PEARL | pupil equal and reactive to light
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| PEEP | positive and expiratory pressure
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| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate
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| PEG | Percutaneous enteral gastrostomy
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| PEG tube | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
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| per | by or through
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| per os | by mouth
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| Peri care | Perineal Care
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| PERLA | pupils equal, react to light accommodation
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| PERRL | pupils equal, round, reactive to light
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| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light with accomodations
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| PET | positron emission tomography
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| PFT | pulmonary function test
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| PH | past history
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| pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity
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| phlebo- | vein
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| PI | present illness/previous illness
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| PICC | perioherally inserted central catheter
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| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease
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| pil. | pill
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| PKU | phenyldetonuria
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| PMH | Past Medical History or previous medical history
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| PMI | point of maximal impluse
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| PMS | premenstrual syndrome
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| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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| PNS | Peripheral nervous system
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| po , PO | by mouth
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| POD | postoperative day
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| poly- | many, much
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| pos | positive
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| post- | after
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| Post , post | posterior
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| postop. | post-operative; after surgery
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| PP | postpartum
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| PP | post prandial
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| PPBS | postprandial blood sugar (sugar level following a meal)
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| PPD | purified protein derivative
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| PPE | personal protective equipment
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| pr | By rectum
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| PRBC | PACKED RED BLOOD CELLS
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| pre- | before
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| pre-op | before surgery
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| prep | prepare for
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| Prep. | preparation, prepare
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| primi- | first
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| PRN , prn, p.r.n. | as needed ,when ever necessary
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| pro- | before; in front of
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| PROM | Passive Range of Motion
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| psuedo- | false
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| psych- | mind
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| PT | Physical therapy
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| Pt , pt | patient
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| PTD | prior to discharge
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| PUD | Peptic ulcer Disease
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| PVC | premature ventricular contraction
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| PVD | peripheral vascular disease
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| PWB | Partal weight Bearing
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| pyo- | puss
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| pyo- | pus
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| q (with line on top) | every
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| q.i.d., qid, QID | four times a day
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| q.l. | as much as wanted
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| q.p. | as much as desired
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| q.s. ,qs | as much as needed ,quantity sufficient
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| q.v. | as much as you please
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| q2h | every two hours (can be any number) ; q3h - every 3 hrs; q4h-every 4 hrs
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| q4h | every four hours
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| qam | every morning
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| qd | every day
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| qh | every hour
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| qh, qhr | every hour
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| qhs (do not use) | every night/at bedtime
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| qns | quantitiy not sufficient
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| qod | every other day
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| qoutid. | daily
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| qpm | every evening
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| QS, Q.S. | every shift or once a shift
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| qt | quart
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| qt | quart
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| quad | four ,quadriplegic
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| quadri- | 4
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| ques | question
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| r | rectal
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| R , resp | respirations
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| R (circled) ,R; rt. | right
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| R.I.C.E | Rest, Ice,Compression, Elevation
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| R.L.Q. | right lower quadrant (abdomen)
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| R/A | Rheumatoid arthritis
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| r/o or R/O | rule out
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| rad | radiation absorbed dose
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| RAI | Resident Assessment Instrument
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| RAI | radioactive iodine
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| Rbc | red blood cells
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| RBC | red blood cell count
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| RD | registered dietician
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| RDA | recommended daily
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| RE | right eye
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| re- | do again
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| Reg , reg. | regular
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| Rehab | rehabilitaion
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| Req. | requisition
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| RES, res | Resident
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| RLE | right lower extremity
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| RLL | right lower lobe
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| RML | right middle lobe of lung
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| RN | registered nurse
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| ROM , R.O.M. | Range of Motion
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| ROS | review of systems
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| RQ | respiratory quotient
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| RR | recovery room; respiratory rate
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| RT | radiation therapy/respiratory therapy
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| RTO | return to office
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| RUE | right upper extremity
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| RUL | right upper lobe
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant (abdomen)
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| RX or rx | treatment or prescription
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| S | mark
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| s (with line on top), w/o | without
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| S. | sacral
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| S.E. | standard error
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| s.o.s. | if necessary
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| S/P | status post
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| S/P | no change after
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| S/S , S&S | signs and symptoms
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| S1-5 | sacral vertebra
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| SA | sinoatrial
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| SBA | stand by assist
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| SBO | small bowel obstruction
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| SC or SQ or sc, sq, or sc ,s.q. | subcutaneous
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| SCC | SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
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| SCD | sequential compression device
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| SDH | SUDURAL HEMATOMA
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| semi- | half
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| semih. | half an hour
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| sero-sang | sero-sanguinous
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| SGA | small for gestational age
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| SICU | surgical intensive care
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| Sig | directions
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| SIRS | systemic inflammatory response syndrome
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| SL | sublingual
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| Sl | slight
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| SLP | speech language, Pathology
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| sm | small
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| SNAFU | Situation Normal , all fouled up
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| SNF | Skilled Nursing Facility
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| sol | solution
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| sono | sonogram
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| SOS | May Repeat
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| sp. gr. | specific gravity
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| spec. | specimen
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| SPECT | single photon emission computed tomography
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| sph | spherical
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| spt. | spirit
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| SR | sustained release
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| SR | side rail
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| ss | One half
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| SS | soapsuds
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| SSE | soap suds enema
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| st. | let it stand
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| Staph | Staphylococcus
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| STAT, Stat, stat | immediately ,at once
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| STD or STI | sexually transmitted disease or infection
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| std. prec | Standard precautions
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| STEMI | ST ELEVATED MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
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| stoma- | mouth
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| Streph | Streptococcus
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| STU | skin test unit
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| supp | suppository
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| Surg , surg. | surgery
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| susp | suspension
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| Sx | symptoms
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| sym | symmetrical
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| syr | syrup
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| T , temp. | temperature
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| T&A | tolnisllectomy & adnoidectomy
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| T, C, DB | turn, cough, deep breat
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| t.d.s. | to be taken three times daily
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| t.i.d. | three times a day
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| t.o. | telephone order
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| T/C | type and cross
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| T1-12 | thoracic vertebra
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| tab | tablet
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| tachy- | fast, quick
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| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| TBA | to be absorbed
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| TBI | TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
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| TBSA | total body surface area
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| tbsp | tablespoon
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| TCDB | turn, cough, and deep breath
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| Te | tetanus
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| TEE | TRANSESOPHOGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM
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| tendo- | tendon
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| TENS | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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| thrombo- | clot
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
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| TIBC | total iron binding capacity
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| TID , tid | Three (3) times per day
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| TKR | total knee replacement
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| TLC | tender loving care
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| TMJ | temporomandibular joint
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| TO | TELEPHONE ORDER
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| tol | tolerated
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| TOP , top | topical
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| tPA | tissue plasminogen activator
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| TPN | total parenteral nutrition
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration
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| Tr or tinct | tincture ( a little bit)
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| tri- | 3
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| TSD | time since death
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| tsp | teaspoon
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| TUR | transurethral resection of the prostate
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| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate
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| TWE | Tap water enema
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| tx | traction
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| Tx, tx | treatment
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