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Medical
Term | Definition |
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DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DON | director of nursing |
Dr. | doctor |
DRSG | dressing |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electroencephalogram |
ER | emergency room |
ETOH | alcohol |
exam | examination |
F | Fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF | force fluids |
fl, fld | fluid |
FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
ft | foot |
FWB | full weight-bearing |
FYI | for your information |
F/U | follow-up |
fx | fracture |
gal | gallon |
geri chair | geriatric chair |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GB | gallbladder |
GU | genitourinary |
h, hr | hour |
H20 | water |
H/A | headache |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | head of hearing |
ht | height |
HTN | hypertension |
hyper | above normal, too fast, rapid |
hypo | low, less then normal |
I | intake and output |
ICU | intensive care unit |
INC | incontinent |
irr. irrig | irrigation |
isol | isolation |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
L, lt | left |
lab | laboratory |
ib | pound |
LLE | left lower extremity |
lg | large |
liq | liquid |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LPN | Licensed practical nurse |
LTC | long term care |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
M.D. | medical doctor |
meds | medications |
MI | myocardial infarction |
min | minute |
ml | milliliter |
mm HG | millimeter of mercury |
mod | moderate |
MRSA | methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
N/A | not applicable |
NA | nursing assistant |
N/C | no call |
neg | negative |
NF | nursing facility |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NWB | non-weight bearing |