Abbreviations for Medical Professionals
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| ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired; freely
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| H2O | aqueous: water
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| OPD | outpatient department
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| bid | twice a day
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| ORTH | orthopedics
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| OOB | out of bed
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| O.T. | occupational therapy
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| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram
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| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat
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| DC | discontinue
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| d/c | discontinue
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| EEG | electroencephalogram
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| ER | emergency room
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| GU | genitourinary
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| amb | ambulate/walk
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| LVN | licensed vocational nurse
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ADL | activities of daily life
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| abd | abdomen
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| LPN | licensed practical nurse
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| Gyn | gynecology
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| gm | gram
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| gr | grain
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| gtt | drop/drops (Latin: gutta)
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| H | hypodermically
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| HA | headache
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| h or hr | hour
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| HS | at bedtime
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| ID | intradermal
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| inj | injection
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| I&O | intake and output
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| iss | 1 1/2 or one and a half
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| IV | intravenous
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| IVPB | I V piggyback
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| kg | kilogram
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| KVO | keep vein open
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| L | liter
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| lb | pound
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| liq | liquid
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| m | minimum
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| mcg | microgram
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| mEq | milliequivalent
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| mg | milligram
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| mL | milliliter
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| NG | nasogastric
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| NKA | no known allergies
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| noc | night
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| NS | normal saline
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| N&V | nausea and vomiting
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| OD | right eye
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| OS | left eye
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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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| PB | piggyback or IVPB
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| pc | after meals
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| po or per os | by mouth
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| prn | as needed or when necessary
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| pt | pint
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| pwd | powder
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| q | every
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| qd | every day
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| qh | every hour
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| qid | four times a day
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| q4h | every 4 hours
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| q6h | every 6 hours
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| q8d | every 8 hours
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| qod | every other day
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| qs | as much as is sufficient
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| qt | quart
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| Rx | take: by prescription
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| SL | sublingual
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| SOL | solution
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| SC | subcutaneous
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| SOS | if necessary
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| susp | suspension
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| ss | 1/2
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| stat | immediately
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| supp | suppository
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| syr | syrup
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| T or Tbs | tablespoon
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| t or tsp | teaspoon
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| tab | tablet
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| TKO | to keep open
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| tid | three times a day
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| tr or tinct | tincture
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| U | units
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| adm | addmission
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| amt | amount
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| pc | after meals
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| M.D. | medical doctor
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| qhs | every night at bedtime
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| ROM | range of motion
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| fx | fracture
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| ft | foot
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| *F | degrees Fahrenheit
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| P.T. | physical therapy
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| w/c | wheelchair
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| s | without
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| sob | short of breath
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| spec | specimen
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| wt | weight
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| r | rectal
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| Del. Rm. | delivery room
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| cs | central supply
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| CBC | complete Blood Count
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CO2 | carbon dioxide
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| c/o | complains of
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| CCU | coronary care unit
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| cc | cubic centimeters
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident/stroke
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| *C | centigrade/ degree celsius
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| c | with
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| CA | cancer
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| cath | catheter
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| BR | bed rest
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| BM | bowel movement
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| ax | axillary/armpit
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| AM | morning
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| approx | approximately
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| PEDS | pediatrics
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| per | by/through
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| PM | afternoon-night
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| post | after
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| po | by mouth
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| R.R. | recovery room
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| Ob | obstetrics
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| ng | nasogastric tube
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| noct, noc. | night
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| O2 | oxygen
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