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