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abbreviations
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ABGs | arterial blood gasses |
| ac | before meals |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| AKA | above-the-knee amputaiton |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| ASA | asprin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| BE | barium enema |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| bx | biopsy |
| c̅ | with |
| C | Celsius |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| ca | calcium, cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CDC | center for disease control and prevention |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CP | chest pain |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| csf | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| cv | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| d | day |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| D/C, dc | discharge, discontinue |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DTap | diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ENT | ear, nose and throat |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| FBS, FBG | fast blood sugar/glucose |
| f/u | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GYN | gynecology, gynecologist |
| h, hr | hour |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HEENT | head, ears, eyes, nose, throat |
| HF | heart failure |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HPV | human papillomavirus |
| HTN, Htn | hypertension |
| hx | history |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| LLE | left lower extremity (left leg) |
| LLL | left lover lobe |
| LLQ | left lover quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LUE | left upper extremity (left arm) |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| mg/dL | milligrams per deciliter |
| MI | myocardial infraction |
| mL | milliliters |
| MM | mucous membrane |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| N/V | nausea/vomiting |
| NB | newborn |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OC | oral contraceptive |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OP | outpatient |
| OT | occupational therapy or therapist |
| OTC | over the counter |
| PA | posterioanterior, physicians assistant |
| pc | after meals |
| PE | physical examination |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PO | by mouth (potable) |
| PRN | as needed |
| PT | physical therapy or therapist |
| pt | patient |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RLE | right lower extremity (right leg) |
| RLL | right lower lobe (lung) |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RT | respiratory therapy or therapist |
| RUE | right upper extremity (right arm) |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant (first quadrant) |
| Rx | prescription |
| s̅ | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | immediately |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| sx | symptoms |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| YO, y/o | years old |
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