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Question | Answer | question | answer | question | answer |
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adlib | as desired | aids | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome | aka | above the knee amputation |
am | morning | amb | ambulate | amt | amount |
ap: | apical | bid | twice a day | BE | barium enema |
BKA | below knee amputation | BM | bowel movement | BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom priviliges | c- | with | C* | celcius |
Ca: | cancer | CABG | coronary artery bypass graft | Cal | calories |
Cath | catherer | CBC | complete blood count | CBR | complete bed rest |
CDC | center of disease control | CNS | central nervous system | C/O | complains of |
CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation | CNA | certified nursing assistant | CS | central service |
DOA | dead on arrival | DOE | dyspnea on exertion | DON | director of nursing |
drsg | dressing | DX | diagnosis | ecg | electro cardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram | EENT | eyes,ears, nose,throat | ER | emergency room |
F | Fahrenheit | FBS | fasting blood sugar | FL: | fluid |
FX | FRACTURE | FUO | fever of unknown origin | Gal: | gallon |
GB | gallbladder | GI | gastrointestinal | GU | genitourinary |
h:hr | hour | H20 | water | HIV | human immunodeficiency virus immunodeficiency |
ht: | height | hx | history | ICU | intensive care unit |
I&O | intake/output | IV | intravenous | L | left/liter |
Lab: | laboratory | LB: | pound | liq. | liquid |
LLQ | lower left quadrant | LOC | level of consciousness | LPN | licensed practical nurse |
Lt. | left | LVN | licensed vocational nurse | LUQ | left upper quadrant |
Meds | medication | Mid noc | midnight | Min, | minutes |
ml. | milliliter | NA | nursing assistant | neg. | negative |
NOC | night | NPO | nothing by mouth | O2 | oxygen |
OB | obstetrics | OOB | out of bed | OR | operating room |
OS | mouth | OT | occupational therapy | Oz. | ounce |
pc; | after meals | PCA | patient controlled analgesia | Peds | pediatrics |
per; | by:mouth | pm | afternoon | PO | by mouth |
Postop | postoperative | Preop | preoperative | Prep | preparation |
prn | when necessary | pt | patient | PT | physical therapist |
q | every | qh | every hour | gh2:qh3 | every 2/3 hours |
qid | 4 times/day | R | right | RBC | red blood count |
abd | abdomen | ac | before meals | adl | activities of daily living |