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lakeia gaines
abbreviations La'Keia Gaines
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| __ aa | of each |
| Ab | abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| abs | absent |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| admin | administrator |
| Am or a.m | before noon |
| amt | amount |
| AP | apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| appt | appointment |
| ASA | acetylsalicylic acid (asprin) |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BA | backache |
| b/c | birth control |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSE | breast self examination |
| - C | with |
| caps | capsules |
| cath | catheter,catheterize |
| cc | cheif complaint |
| chemo | chemotherapy |
| CMA (AAMA) | cdertified medical assiting (american association of medical assistants) |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CS | cesarean section |
| Cx | cervix |
| d | day |
| /d | per day |
| d/c | discontinue |
| d&I | dry and intact |
| dil | dilute |
| disch | discharge |
| DNKA | did not keep appointment |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOI | date of injury |
| DRE | digital rectal examination |
| DSD | dry sterile dressing |
| NH | nursing home |
| NICU | new born intensive care unit |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NMP | normal menstrual period |
| NOCT | nocturnal |
| NS | normal saline |
| n&v | nausea and vomiting |
| nva | near visual acuity |
| nvd | nasea vomiting diahrea |
| OB | obsterics |
| occ | occasionally |
| oint | ointment |
| lr | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OV | office visit |
| P | pulse |
| Pap | pap test |
| path | pathology |
| pc | after meals |
| peds | pediatrics |
| PEN | penicillin |
| per | by or through |
| pharm | pharmcy |
| pm or p.m. | afternoon |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| po or [P | by mouth |
| pos | positive |
| postop | postoperative (after surgery) |
| preop | preparation |
| prn | as needed |
| PT | physical therapy |
| pt or PT | patient |
| qd | everyday |
| qh | every hour |
| q(2,3,4)h | every (2,3,4)hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qn | every night |
| QNS | quanity not sufficient |
| abd | abdomen |
| AD | right ear |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | in each ear, both ears |
| EENT | eye ear nose and throat |
| GI | gastrintestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| L OR lt | left |
| LA | left arm |
| LL | left leg |
| RLW | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| C | Celsius |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cm | centimeter |
| dL | deciliter |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| g | gram |
| qod | every other day |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| quad | quadriplegic |
| R | respiration |
| RE | rectal examination |
| reg | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| RMA | registered medical assistant |
| Rx | prescription |
| - s | without |
| SC OR SQ | subcanteneous |
| S/E | side effects |
| sec | second |
| qod | every other day |
| Qs | quantity sufficient |
| quad | quadriplegic |
| R | respiration |
| RE | rectal examination |
| reg | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| RMA | registered medical assistant |
| Rx | prescription |
| - s | without |
| SC OR SQ | subcutaneous |
| S/E | side effects |
| sec | second |
| sigmoid | sigmoidoscopy |
| sl | slight |
| sm | small |
| shortness of breath | |
| sol | solution |
| spec | specimen |
| STAT | immediately |
| SURG | surgery |
| T | temperature |
| tab,tabs | tablet,tablets |
| temp | temperature |
| ther | therapy |
| tid | three times a day |
| TLC | total lung capacity ,tender loving care |
| TPR | temperature , pulse , and respiration |
| tr | trace |
| TSE | testicular self examination |
| vag | vagina , vaginal |
| VE | vaginal examination |
| vit | vitamin |
| VO | verbal order |
| VS | vital signs |
| wk | week |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| WO | written order |
| w/o | without |
| wt | weight |
| W/U | WORK UP |
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